Port of Zamboanga
The Port of Zamboanga and is a seaport located in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It is managed by the Philippine Ports Authority, Port Management Office-Zamboanga,, otherwise known by its corporate name, Zamboanga Freeport Authority. The facility ranked second in Asia under the Super Efficient Ports in Asia study carried out in 2010 and published in the African Journal of Business Management on February 18, 2011.
Facilities
The Port of Zamboanga is a center for sardine exports to the United States, Europe, the Middle, and Far East. 25 shipping lines operate via the port, serviced by four shipyards operating within the port boundaries and in Zamboanga City.The port has 19 docks, 12 of which are privately owned. The largest dock has capacity for up to 20 vessels, and is operated directly by the Philippine Ports Authority.
Passenger transport is also a major port industry, with an annual passenger throughput exceeding 5.5 million.
Incidents and accidents
- On October 7, 2025, Weesam Express 8, owned by SRN Fast Seacrafts capsized around 5:20 am while docked at the port. The captain attributed the mishap to damage in the engine room combined with strong waves at the port.