Sapangar Bay Container Port

Kota Kinabalu Port

Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal

Kudat Port

Sandakan Port

Lahad Datu Port

Kunak Port

Tawau Port

Sapangar Bay Container Port is a dedicated container facility and is positioned as the premier transhipment hub for the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Kota Kinabalu Port handles general cargo, cruise vessels and also provides roll-on, roll-off services. Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal is a dedicated terminal for the handling of refined petroleum products and liquid chemical serving the west coast of Sabah.

The east coast ports of Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu handle general cargo and containers as well as fertilizer and palm oil products. Kunak Port handles palm oil and palm kernel exports.

HYDROGRAPHY INFORMATION

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Operation hours

The ports operate three shifts daily through all year round

Shift Hours Rest
1st shift 0800 to 1600 hours 1130 to 1230 hours
2nd shift 1600 to 2400 hours 1830 to 1930 hours
3rd shift 0000 to 0800 hours 0300 to 0330 hours

Sapangar Bay Container Port

Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) is strategically located along the busy shipping routes between the Far East and Europe. Plans are underway to rationalize the port operations statewide through hubbing to create economies of scale.

SBCP, which has taken over the container operations from Kota Kinabalu Port, is positioned as the premier transhipment hub for the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). A port of international standing, SBCP boasts of state-of-the-art facilities, the ability to handle more container volume, more efficient and effective operations and greater competitive freight charges.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. Of BerthBerth 1, 2 & 3 (Outer Berth)Berth 4 (Inner Berth)
Length (M)500145
Depth (M)1212
Max Vessel Size (DWT)45,00045,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

STS Gantry Cranes
Quantity : 4 units
Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG)
Quantity : 9 units
Reachstackers
Quantity : 7 units
Empty Container Handlers
Quantity : 9 units
Prime Movers
Quantity : 37 units
Forklifts
Quantity : 5 units

SAPANGAR BAY OIL TERMINAL

A dedicated terminal for refined petroleum and chemical products, the Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal is surrounded by major oil and gas facilities such as Shell, Esso and Petronas. Over 20 milllion Ringgit expansion plan is underway to add more berth and facilities to accommodate larger tankers and big scale supply of bunker and fresh water. It is poised to be “the oil and gas terminal hub” of the region.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. Of BerthMain BerthInner Berth
Length (M)82.3245.73
Depth (M)1212
Max Vessel Size (DWT)30,0001,000

Sapangar Bay Oil Storage and Distribution Depot

Total Tank Capacity30,000 mt
Tank 14,000 mt
Tank 24,000 mt
Tank 34,000 mt
Tank 44,000 mt
Tank 52,500 mt
Tank 62,500 mt
Tank 72,500 mt
Tank 82,500 mt
Tank 94,000 mt
Gantry Bay6 units

Pipeline

PipelineType SizeProductEquipment
Common10"RON 97Marine Loading Arm
Common10"JET AIMarine Loading Arm
Common10"RON 95Marine Loading Arm
Common10"ADOMarine Loading Arm
Common10"MFOMarine Loading Arm
Common10"BitumenFlexible Hose
Common6"LPGLFlexible Hose
Common3"LPGVFlexible Hose
Common8"ADOFlexible Hose / Bunkering
Common10"MFOFlexible Hose / Bunkering
Common6"Fresh WaterFlexible Hose

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Marine Loading Arm
Quantity : 5 units
Product Pipelines
Quantity : 11 units

Kota Kinabalu Port

A new era will unfold with the development of Jesselton Quay at Kota Kinabalu Port. Jesselton Quay is poised to be the new landmark of the state where one can dine, shop, and enjoy entertaiment by-the-sea. Kota Kinabalu Port is one of Sabah’s earliest and main ports. It used to handle a variety of cargo. 

But today, Sapangar Port has taken over the major port role, and thus Kota Kinabalu Port only handles non-containerized cargo such as general cargo and dry bulk.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. Of BerthBerth 1, 2 & 3Berth 4Berth 5 & 6Berth 7
Length (M)350120200120
Depth (M)9.6 - 9.86.2 - 9.55.3 - 6.7 7.4 - 8.6
Max Vessel Size (DWT)16,00016,00016,00016,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Towing Tractors
Quantity :
2 units (3.5 tonnes)
3 units (2 tonnes)
Trailers
Quantity : 18 units (5 tonnes)
Forklifts
Quantity :
11 units (3 tonnes)
2 units (6 tonnes)
3 units (10 tonnes)

Kudat Port

Kudat Port’s closer proximity to the Philippines makes it a top choice for maritime trade to the archipelago. The port mostly handles general cargo and timber-related products.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. Of BerthInner BerthOuter BerthPassenger Ferry TerminalFerry Ramp (Ro-Ro)
Length (M)921122469
Depth (M)6.46.23.03.0
Max Vessel Size (DWT)4,0001,0001,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Forklifts
Quantity :
1 unit (4 tonnes)
1 unit (3 tonnes)

Sandakan Port

The second busiest port in Sabah, is located at the East Coast of Sabah, which is renowned for its palm oil industry. Besides palm oil related products, the port also handles container, general cargo and dry bulk.

Port Facilities

Berth

Main Wharf (4)Berth 1Berth 2A (Outer)Berth 2B (Inner)Berth 3Berth 4
Length (M)21328124176155
Depth (M)11111189
Max Vessel Size (DWT)20,000
Oil Terminals (3)Karamunting Bulk Oil TerminalKaramunting Palm
Oil Terminal
Mowtas Oil
Terminal
Length (M)170200 (Outer)
130 (Inner)
170
Depth (M)9.411.1 (Outer)
10.2 (Inner)
9
Max Vessel Size (DWT)30,00045,000 (Outer)
8,000 (Inner)
20,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Mobile Harbour Cranes
Quantity : 2 units
Reachstackers
Quantity : 7units
Prime Movers
Quantity : 11 units
Towing Tractors
(35 Tonnes)
Quantity : 2 units
Trailers
Quantity :
4 units (40ft/60 tonnes)
6 units (40ft/60 tonnes)
2 units (20ft/20 tonnes)
6 units (20ft/5 tonnes)
Forklifts
Quantity :
7 units (3 tonnes)
4 units (6 tonnes)
1 unit (10 tonnes)
1 unit (20 tonnes)
2 units (4 tonnes)
Container Spreaders
Quantity :
2 units (40 ft)
3 units (20ft)
1 unit Overheight spreader
1 unit Stinis auto spreader

Tawau Port

Tawau port is located on the East coast of Sabah. Its strategic location and close proximity to the Kalimantan Borneo is a catalyst for the port business, providing the port with vast business potential. The multipurpose port is equipped with various essential facilities to support the handling of various cargo types.

Tawau port is now considered a major port in the East coast for the volume it handles, second to Sandakan port.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. of BerthMain WharfBerth 6 & 7 (Inner Berth)Berth 3, 4 & 5 (Outer Berth)Tanjung Batu Oil Jetty
Length (M)17030276
Depth (M)5.5119
Max Vessel Size (DWT)16,00016,00016,00030,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Mobile harbour cranes
Quantity : 2 units
Reachstackers
Quantity : 7 units
empty Stackers
Quantity : 4 units
Prime Movers
Quantity : 8 units
hopper
Quantity : 3 units
Trailers
Quantity : 4 units (60 tonnes)
Container Spreaders
Quantity :
3 units Semi Auto 20ft
3 units Semi Auto 40ft
Forklifts
Quantity :
4 units (3 tonnes)
2 units (10 tonnes)

Lahad Datu Port

Lahad Datu Port is strongly supported by the palm oil industry. With the up and coming Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu Port is poised to be a catalyst in the booming palm oil industry as well as oleo chemical and bio diesel industry in East Malaysia.

Lahad Datu is also set to be the Central Hub for the import of Bulk Fertilizer for the East Coast. With so much promise of growth, Lahad Datu is destined to be “The Rotterdam of the East”.

Port Facilities

Berth

Main Wharf (3)Berth 3
(Side Berth)
Berth 4
(Outer Berth)
Berth 5
(Inner Berth)
Length (M)100190140
Depth (M)9129
Max Vessel Size (DWT)9,00045,0009,000
Old Wharf (2)Berth 1
(Outer Berth)
Berth 2
(Inner Berth)
Length (M)9773
Depth (M)9.38.5
Max Vessel Size (DWT)25,0002,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

Reachstackers
Quantity : 1 unit
Shuttle Carrier
Quantity : 1 unit
Container Spreader
Quantity : 1 unit (20ft)
Container Towing Trailers
Quantity :
6 units (20ft)
3 units (40ft)
Hopper
Quantity : 6 units
Towing Trailers
Quantity : 2 units (5 tonnes)
Forklifts
Quantity :
1 unit (20 tonnes)
1 unit (10 tonnes)
1 unit (6 tonnes)
3 units (4 tonnes)
2 units (3 tonnes)

Kunak Port

Kunak Port serves as a dedicated crude palm oil port. With a boost from major palm oil players, it is projected that 1.4 million tones of palm oil will be handled by Kunak Port, making it a major palm oil port. Plans are underway to make Kunak Port become the East Coast’s Central Hub for the export of Palm Kernel Expeller.

Port Facilities

Berth

No. Of BerthBerth 1Berth 2Berth 3Berth 4
Length (M)20019070120
Depth (M)17171711
Max Vessel Size (DWT)45,00045,00045,00028,000

Storage

Cargo Type

Mechanical Equipment

PKE Conveyor Machine
Quantity : 1 unit
Forklift
Quantity : 1 unit (3 tonnes)