BN Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code
A Brunei Darussalam UN/LOCODE begins with the ISO 3166-1 country prefix BN and is followed by a three-character location identifier, such as BNMUA for Muara.
Seaports in Brunei Darussalam: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Brunei Darussalam has 8 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as a strategically positioned maritime gateway for energy, project cargo and regional Southeast Asian trade.
Port coverage includes Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan, the western Belait area and Tanjong Salirong.
Brunei Darussalam Port Overview
Brunei Darussalam has a compact maritime network centered on Muara, with additional listed locations supporting urban, industrial, energy and coastal logistics functions. Ecer Freight indexed coverage is distinct from a national legal count of every landing place or marine facility.
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Brunei Darussalam ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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Official cargo tonnage, 2025; YoY not publicly reported in a consistent national series
MOT 2025 public data
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Official container throughput, 2025; YoY not publicly reported in a consistent national series
MOT 2025 public data
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National commercial berth total, 2025; YoY not publicly reported
MOT 2025 public data
How many seaports does Brunei Darussalam have?
Brunei Darussalam has 8 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the largest or busiest port in Brunei Darussalam?
Muara is the principal commercial maritime gateway in Brunei Darussalam and is indexed under UN/LOCODE BNMUA. Muara Harbour, coded BNMUH, is also listed in the local port cluster.
Which area handles the main freight activity?
The Muara area is the main general cargo and container-oriented freight cluster, while Kuala Belait and Seria support western industrial and energy-related logistics. The indexed codes include BNKBT and BNSER.
Top Ports in Brunei Darussalam
The table follows the Ecer Freight indexed activity order rather than a global container league table. Publicly comparable 2025 TEU throughput and year-on-year figures were not available for these individual listed facilities, so the ranking, throughput and YoY fields are shown consistently as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed leading ports and terminals in Brunei Darussalam
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Muara | BNMUA | — | — | Muara |
| — | Muara Harbour | BNMUH | — | — | Muara |
| — | Bandar Seri Begawan | BNBWN | — | — | Brunei-Muara |
| — | Seria | BNSER | — | — | Belait |
| — | Kuala Belait | BNKBT | — | — | Belait |
| — | Bandar Seri Begawan | BNBSB | — | — | Brunei-Muara |
| — | Kuala Belait | BNKUB | — | — | Belait |
| — | Tanjong Salirong | BNTSG | — | — | Temburong |
Brunei Darussalam Port Regions
Muara and Brunei-Muara
The Muara area is the country’s primary commercial maritime cluster, with general cargo, container, breakbulk and support activities typically concentrated around the main gateway.
Ports and terminals in the Muara and Brunei-Muara cluster
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muara | BNMUA | Muara / — | Primary commercial, container and general cargo gateway |
| Muara Harbour | BNMUH | Muara / — | Harbour, coastal and commercial support activities |
| Bandar Seri Begawan | BNBWN | Bandar Seri Begawan / — | Capital-area riverine and urban logistics role |
| Bandar Seri Begawan | BNBSB | Bandar Seri Begawan / — | Capital-area port and local cargo support |
Belait Industrial Coast
Western Brunei Darussalam is associated with the Belait industrial and energy economy. Port use and cargo composition are subject to terminal, vessel and project requirements.
Ports and terminals in the Belait cluster
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seria | BNSER | Seria / — | Energy, industrial and coastal support cargo |
| Kuala Belait | BNKBT | Kuala Belait / — | Western industrial, project and energy logistics |
| Kuala Belait | BNKUB | Kuala Belait / — | Local industrial and marine support activities |
Tanjong Salirong and Eastern Coastal Area
Tanjong Salirong represents a separate eastern coastal listing in the Ecer Freight database. Cargo handling is generally more specialized and scale-sensitive than the Muara gateway.
Port listed in the eastern coastal cluster
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Salirong | BNTSG | Tanjong Salirong / — | Coastal, local and project-related marine support |
Brunei Darussalam Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
Separate codes may identify a city, harbour or operational location. Names that appear similar, such as Muara and Muara Harbour, should therefore be checked against the exact code before booking or preparing shipping documents.
How to Verify a Port Code
Verify the location against the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference and compare it with the Ecer Freight port directory. Carrier systems and terminal instructions should be checked before final submission.
Shipping from Brunei Darussalam: Main Trade Lanes
Brunei Darussalam’s maritime trade is closely connected with Southeast Asian transshipment hubs and energy-related supply chains. Transit times are indicative only and depend on sailing schedules, transshipment, equipment availability, customs clearance and port operations.
Brunei Darussalam to Singapore
A common regional routing for containerized cargo, consolidation, feeder connections and onward global services.
Brunei Darussalam to Malaysia
Regional cargo may move through Malaysian gateways for domestic delivery, transshipment and connections to wider Asian networks.
Brunei Darussalam to China
China routings support machinery, consumer goods, industrial inputs and project cargo, often with a regional transshipment leg.
Brunei Darussalam Energy and Project Cargo
Western industrial locations may support energy-sector supplies, heavy equipment, breakbulk and project movements subject to terminal acceptance.
Data Sources and Methodology
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot reviewed in Nov 2026, with 8 Brunei Darussalam ports and terminals indexed.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code verification reference.
- Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications — official transport and maritime context; national cargo and berth figures are used only where publicly documented.
- United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — nautical and port-reference context for maritime location checking.
- Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Brunei Darussalam — official statistical context for the latest complete annual reference period, 2025, where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brunei Darussalam Ports
How many seaports does Brunei Darussalam have?
Brunei Darussalam has 8 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed database count, not necessarily a statutory count of every marine facility.
What is the main port in Brunei Darussalam?
Muara is generally regarded as the principal commercial maritime gateway in Brunei Darussalam and is listed by Ecer Freight as BNMUA.
What is the UN/LOCODE format for Brunei Darussalam?
Brunei Darussalam uses the BN country prefix followed by three location characters. Examples in the Ecer Freight directory include BNMUA, BNMUH, BNBWN and BNKBT.
Which regions are important for Brunei Darussalam freight?
The Muara and Brunei-Muara cluster is the main commercial gateway, while Belait supports western industrial and energy-related logistics. Tanjong Salirong is listed as a separate eastern coastal location.
How current are the Brunei Darussalam port figures?
The indexed port list was reviewed in Nov 2026. The latest complete statistical reference year is 2025, while individual-port TEU, cargo-tonnage and berth figures are shown only when a reliable public source provides them.
How can a shipper request a Brunei Darussalam freight quote?
A shipper can compare available FCL sea freight rates or LCL sea freight rates. The final quote is subject to cargo details, equipment, schedule, routing, customs requirements and terminal confirmation.
Editorial note: Port names and UN/LOCODEs are based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot reviewed in Nov 2026. Official statistical indicators are checked against available government and international references, with page data reviewed quarterly and time-sensitive schedules, capacity and rates subject to confirmation.
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