Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Timor-Leste Port of Dili
Port Overview
The port in Dili is the main and only international port of
entry to Timor-Leste, the harbor is surrounded by a natural reef
with only one clearly marked access route; the reef provides a
natural protection against severe weather which can occur in the
rainy season (typically November – February).
A single 280m long wharf can handle a maximum of three vessels at
any one time and is nominally divided into three multi –functional
berths with a draft of 5 - 9M.
JICA have undertaken a rehabilitation project to reconstruct the
entire wharf due to structural defects in the original construction
and subsequent dilapidation of the jetty, this is due to be
completed by early 2010.
One ramp facilitating roll-on, roll-off vessels is located past the
East end of the jetty, and one on the West side
Storage facilities are very limited and the port suffers from
congestion, containers where the harbor master indicates a maximum
capacity of 1,000 containers can be stored on the hard
standing.
Port website: n/a
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Timor-Leste |
Province or District |
Dili |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Dili km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Dili |
Latitude |
-8.551667 |
Longitude |
125.5764 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Directorate of Port Authorities |
Management Contact Person |
Directorate of Port Authorities |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Timor-Leste Port of Dili contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Timor-Leste Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Handling Figures |
Year 2008 |
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
260 Vessels |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
24570 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
Year 2008 |
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
131391 (Total Cargo Handling (mt) |
Break bulk (MT) |
n/a |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Timor-Leste Port of Dili Charges, please see the follwing documents:
Port of Dili Regulation of Port Fees and Charges
Timor-Leste Port of Dili Charges & Rates
Berthing Specifications
Dili port has no facilities to handle bulk cargos so shipments
are restricted to containerized and conventional cargos.
There are two fuel jetties close to Dili which are privately owned
by fuel companies and are dealt with in more detail in fuel
section. Any fuel or liquids coming into Dili port itself arrives
in ISO containers.
There are maritime police in Dili who have boats to patrol the
coastline, however they are not based within the port itself, there
are a variety of privately owned boats and speed boats in Dili
which can be rented through direct negotiations with their
owners.
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
3 | 90 (280m total) | 5 – 9 m |
Container Berth |
3 | 90 (280m total) | 5 – 9 m |
Silo Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
n/a | ||
Water Barges |
n/a |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
3 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
3 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
1 |
Other Imports |
Steel Goods - 1 Vehicles - 3 |
NOTE: There is one 280m long wharf that can handle a maximum of three vessels at any one time and is nominally divided into three multi –functional berths, and a small ramp service the Ro-Ro ferry service.
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? n/a
There are three stevedoring companies operating in Dili port;
Perkins, Timor Stevedores and Troy Logistics Services, each are
having their own capacities and capabilities for mechanical
handling equipment, the list of forklift trucks below is composite
of their collective assets.
There are additional mechanical handling assets on the market in
Dili (including mobile cranes), these can also be rented and used
within Dili port on attaining permission of the port
authorities.
Timor Stevedores and Troy Logistics Services both have storage
compounds outside of the port which could be referred to as Inland
container depots; Troy Logistics Services are establishing a bonded
cargo facility within his compound in cooperation with the customs
authorities.
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
1 x 18mt |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
16 x 2MT – 45MT |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtrainer |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes - 3 | Yes x 1 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes | Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
70 (20ft) 50 (40ft) | |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
Limited to generator capacity. | |
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a | |
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
70 | 50 |
Customs Guidance
For information on Timor-Leste Port of Dili customs guidance, please see the following link:
1.3 Timor-Leste Customs Information
Terminal Information
The port warehouses are permanent structures with good drainage, and corrugated iron roofing and are located within a secure area of the port compound, although some maintenance is required. The Ministry of Social Solidarity (in conjunction with Port Authorities) manages the storage facilities.
NOTE: There are no oil handling terminal within the port itself, however there are two private fuel suppliers that have dedicated jetties for receiving fuel shipments.
Multipurpose Terminal
The whole of Dili port could be considered as a single multipurpose terminal.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There are no grain or bulk handling facilities within Dili port.
Main Storage Terminal
The whole of Dili port could be considered as a single multipurpose terminal.
Stevedoring
Quoted for on a case by case basis
Port Security
There are several different security providers operating within
the Dili port which include, civil security forces manning the main
gate, port security guards working inside the port who are
responsible for maintaining the ISPS standards, UNPOL and PNTL
(Timor-Leste National Police) also have guard posts and patrol
within the port.
Customs have their own security guards responsible for securing
cargos whilst vessel security is the responsibility of the maritime
police who are based outside of the port itself and have small
coastal patrol boats.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
n/a | |
Fire Engines |
n/a |
For information on Timor-Leste Port of Dili additional details, please see the following documents:
Timor-Leste Port of Dili Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.