Port of Sihanoukville (PAS) Maritime Logistics Guide
Comprehensive logistics authority guide to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (កំពង់ផែស្វយ័តក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ). Terminal infrastructure, JICA deep-draft expansion, 0% ATIGA preferential tariffs, and 5 to 9-day short-sea container shipping from the Philippines.
Terminal Infrastructure & Maritime Facilities
Handling over 75% of Cambodia’s total maritime container traffic, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port operates modern deepwater quays on the Gulf of Thailand.
Deepwater Container Terminal
Dedicated container berths equipped with post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes and rubber-tired gantry (RTG) yard stacks accommodating high-throughput box traffic.
Sihanoukville Port SEZ (SPSEZ)
A 214-hectare integrated special economic zone immediately adjacent to the port gate, offering on-dock bonded warehousing, duty exemptions, and assembly hubs.
Expressway Corridor E4 (Phnom Penh)
The 187-kilometer Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway (Expressway E4) connects the port berths directly to industrial zones in Phnom Penh in under 2 hours.
Multimodal Rail Freight Connection
Direct rail connectivity operated by Royal Railway Cambodia links PAS container quays to the Phnom Penh Dry Port (PPDP) and northern provincial logistics hubs.
Multi-Purpose & Breakbulk Quays
Facilities handling general cargo, machinery, textile raw fabric rolls, and construction equipment with mobile harbor cranes and heavy forklift fleets.
JICA Deep-Draft Expansion Project
Ongoing Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) project expanding berth depth to 14.5m–15.0m, allowing direct calls by mainline trans-Pacific and European vessels.
Trade & Tariff Mechanics: Philippines to Sihanoukville
Bilateral commerce between ASEAN member states operates under preferential trade frameworks, simplifying apparel and raw material import clearance.
1. 0% Customs Duty under ATIGA & RCEP
Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), apparel and textile consignments (HS Chapters 61 and 62) manufactured in the Philippines enter Cambodia duty-free (0% basic customs tariff). The shipment is backed by an electronic ATIGA Form D Certificate of Origin issued by the Philippine Bureau of Customs, subject only to Cambodia's standard 10% Value-Added Tax (VAT).
2. ASYCUDA World Electronic Customs
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) operates the ASYCUDA World electronic declaration system integrated into the Cambodia National Single Window (CNSW). Manifests are submitted prior to vessel docking, expediting Single Administrative Document (SAD) release within 24 to 48 hours of discharge.
3. Short-Sea Liner Loops (5 to 9 Days)
Regular container feeder services operate direct loops between Manila (MICT/South Harbor), Batangas, or Davao (DICT) and Sihanoukville. Major carriers including SITC, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Evergreen, Maersk, and Wan Hai offer weekly departures with 5 to 9 days port-to-port transit.
Apparel, Textile & Commercial Cargo Profiles
The primary cargo categories moving through Sihanoukville Autonomous Port connecting Philippine production desks with Cambodian buyers.
Custom Finished Apparel
Wholesale corporate polo shirts, event t-shirts, dry-fit athletic apparel, and promotional merchandise for commercial enterprises and retail distributors.
Hospitality & Casino Uniforms
Durable tailored staff uniforms, concierge jackets, server aprons, and banquet apparel for integrated casino resorts in Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh.
Raw Fabrics & Circular Knits
High-thread-count combed cotton, CVC blends, and bird’s-eye moisture-wicking synthetic rolls shipped in FCL containers to SEZ garment assembly plants.
Sportsfest & Marathon Kits
Sublimated race singlets, drawstring kit bags, and cooling UV arm sleeves for international marathon events and corporate sports festivals.
Step-by-Step Ocean Freight & Customs Workflow
From factory packing in the Philippines to final container delivery at your warehouse in Cambodia.
Export Packing & Form D
Garments are packed into heavy-duty export cartons with poly-liner moisture seals. We prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and process electronic ATIGA Form D with the Philippine BOC.
Liner Booking & Ocean Transit
Container loads at Manila (MICT) or Davao (DICT). Ocean transit across the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port takes 5 to 9 days.
ASYCUDA Customs Declaration
Your customs broker submits the Single Administrative Document (SAD) into ASYCUDA World. 0% preferential duty is validated, and 10% VAT is processed electronically.
Expressway Delivery (E4)
Upon terminal release at PAS, containers are drayed via the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway directly to distribution warehouses in Phnom Penh in under 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions: Port of Sihanoukville Shipping
Key information regarding port facilities, transit timelines, customs duties, and logistics options.
What is the official UN/LOCODE for Sihanoukville Autonomous Port?
The official UN/LOCODE for Sihanoukville Autonomous Port is KHKOS. It is commonly designated as PAS (Port Autonome de Sihanoukville).
What is the difference between Sihanoukville Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Port (PPAP)?
Sihanoukville Port (PAS) is Cambodia's sole deepwater maritime seaport situated on the Gulf of Thailand, accommodating ocean-going container vessels with drafts up to 14.5m. Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) is an inland river terminal on the Mekong River reached via barge shuttles transiting through Vietnam.
How long does ocean container shipping take from the Philippines to Sihanoukville?
Port-to-port transit time from the Port of Manila (MICT/South Harbor) or Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port averages 5 to 9 days via scheduled intra-Asia container loops.
Do Philippine apparel exports pay customs duty when entering Sihanoukville?
No. Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), qualifying apparel items (HS Chapters 61 and 62) with an electronic ATIGA Form D Certificate of Origin enter Cambodia at 0% preferential customs duty. Standard import tax is limited to Cambodia's 10% Value-Added Tax (VAT).
How fast can cargo travel from Sihanoukville Port to Phnom Penh?
With the operation of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway (Expressway E4, 187 km), container trucks travel from the port quays to industrial distribution centers in Phnom Penh in under 2 hours, down from 5 to 6 hours on national highway routes.
Which Incoterms can PHShirt support for shipments into Cambodia?
We support EXW, FOB (Manila, Davao, or Cebu), CFR/CIF (Port of Sihanoukville), and DAP (Delivered at Place to your facility in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, or Siem Reap).
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