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Complete logistical, terminal, and export guide for Davao International Container Terminal in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. Featuring a 15.0-meter natural draft, Post-Panamax STS gantry cranes, and weekly scheduled feeder loops connecting Mindanao apparel and manufacturing directly to global consumer markets.
Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) is an advanced two-berth commercial port developed by the Anflo Management and Investment Corporation (ANFLOCOR). Situated in San Vicente, Panabo City along the protected waters of Davao Gulf, DICT serves as Mindanao's leading oceanic export hub.
Direct maritime access to the Davao Gulf with minimal tidal variation, facilitating rapid turnaround for post-Panamax and regional feeder vessels.
Equipped with 4 Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes with up to 18-row outreach, supported by rubber-tired gantry (RTG) yard cranes and modern reach stackers.
Direct container stuffing, export consolidation, and expedited customs dispatch for custom polo shirts, sublimation jerseys, and trade show displays.
Engineered to international port standards, DICT accommodates gearless and geared container vessels with rapid quay turnaround.
| Parameter | Specification / Capability | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | PHDVO / PHDIC | Recognized international shipping port identifier |
| Total Berth Length | 423.0 Meters Continuous Quay | Simultaneous 2-vessel berthing capacity |
| Controlling Water Depth | 15.0 Meters (Draft) | Natural deep-water depth, tidal independent |
| Annual Handling Capacity | 400,000+ TEUs | Scalable container throughput for dry and reefer cargo |
| Ship-to-Shore (STS) Cranes | 4 Post-Panamax Gantry Cranes | Twin-lift capable, up to 18-container rows outreach |
| Yard Gantry Cranes (RTG) | 10+ Hybrid RTG Cranes | 1-over-5 stacking height with GPS container tracking |
| Container Yard Area | 15 Hectares | Heavy-duty reinforced concrete pavement |
| Terminal Operating System | Navis N4 TOS | Real-time electronic EDI container inventory and gate automation |
| Customs Facility | Bureau of Customs Port of Davao Sub-Port | On-dock container x-ray portal and rapid document processing |
Major international container shipping lines maintain regular weekly services from DICT, connecting Mindanao cargo directly to main transshipment hubs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Regular scheduled weekly feeder services connecting DICT to Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) for onward global ocean container services to Europe, the Mediterranean, and North America.
Comprehensive ocean logistics connecting Panabo to major Asian hub ports in Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, and Singapore with fast transpacific and trans-Eurasian connections.
High-frequency intra-Asia liner services linking Southern Mindanao manufacturing to Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asian distribution networks.
DICT is strategically positioned along the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26) corridor, providing direct logistics access for factories, agricultural plantations, and garment operations across Southern and Central Mindanao.
Located 25 km north of DICT via the national highway. Serves commercial manufacturing, apparel printing, and regional logistics facilities.
Situated 35 km south of DICT. Central commercial, corporate, and industrial headquarters for Region XI.
Connected via modern expressways, supporting agricultural exports, seafood processing, and southern industrial manufacturing.
Direct highway connections linking agricultural producers, timber products, and manufacturing plants in Northern Mindanao.
From custom apparel fabrication in our Philippine facility to direct vessel loading and international customs dispatch at DICT.
Garments, teamwear, or event banners are manufactured, quality inspected (AQL 2.5), barcoded, and packed into export-grade 5-ply cartons.
FCL containers or LCL pallets are loaded and sealed. Container pre-advise and weight verification (VGM) submitted electronically to Navis N4.
Consignment passes through automated gate scanners, x-ray inspection, and on-dock Bureau of Customs clearance for immediate staging.
Post-Panamax STS cranes load containers onto scheduled feeder vessels. Clean on-board ocean Bill of Lading and REX origin papers released.
Answers to common questions regarding terminal capabilities, shipping lines, and export procedures through Panabo City.
DICT is located in Barangay San Vicente, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, along the Davao Gulf in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is situated approximately 25 kilometers south of Tagum City and 35 kilometers north of Davao City center.
The standard UN/LOCODE for Davao International Container Terminal is PHDVO (Port of Davao) or specifically PHDIC for Panabo terminal operations, recognized across international ocean bills of lading.
DICT boasts a 15.0-meter natural draft along its 423-meter continuous quay, making it tidal-independent. It can comfortably berth gearless post-Panamax container vessels requiring up to 18-row outreach cranes.
Feeder lines calling at DICT connect directly to major transshipment ports including Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, and Colombo. From these hubs, containers connect seamlessly to Europe, North America, the Middle East, and worldwide destinations.
Yes. PHShirt manages end-to-end export logistics for international B2B orders shipping out of DICT under FOB, CIF, CFR, or EXW terms. We prepare full export documentation including REX EU GSP+ origin declarations, certified packing lists, and commercial invoices.
Looking to source custom garments or promotional displays shipping directly out of Davao International Container Terminal? Contact our export team for freight estimates, factory production schedules, and FOB terms.
Terminal specifications and vessel feeder schedules are subject to carrier route updates and terminal operations. Contact DICT terminal management or our export logistics desk for live sailing schedules.