Manila
Manila, Philippines
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. thorl5 / Pexels.
About Manila
Manila handles most Philippine container imports across two main terminals inside Manila Bay, serving the Luzon commercial belt where the bulk of national business activity sits. The port is inside a dense city and truck movements are subject to local restrictions at certain hours, which shows up as delivery-window variability rather than late vessels. Destinations beyond Luzon require a domestic feeder.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Manila — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 30–36 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Philippines lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Manila, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Manila
- Country
- Philippines
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- PHMNL
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 30–36 days
What to know about Manila
- Handles the majority of Philippine container imports
- Serves Metro Manila and the Luzon commercial belt
- Truck movement restricted at certain hours inside the city
- Cebu, Davao and the southern islands need a domestic feeder
Moving cargo through Manila? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.