MM Prefix and Three-Letter Port Code
A Myanmar UN/LOCODE begins with the two-letter country prefix MM and is followed by a three-character location code. For example, MMRGN identifies Yangon in the indexed port list.
Seaports in Myanmar: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Myanmar has 21 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as a coastal gateway between the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea and mainland Southeast Asian trade routes.
Review Myanmar port codes, principal cargo gateways, regional clusters and indicative shipping lanes.
Myanmar Port Overview
Myanmar’s maritime network is concentrated around Yangon and the Yangon-area terminals, with additional coastal and regional facilities serving Rakhine, Mon, Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady areas. Indexed coverage and published national statistics are different measures.
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Myanmar ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National maritime cargo volume, 2025; YoY change not consistently published
MOT 2025 public statistics
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National container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY change not consistently published
Myanmar Port Authority · 2025
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National commercial berth count, 2025; YoY change not consistently published
MOT / port authorities · 2025
How many seaports does Myanmar have?
Myanmar has 21 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed-coverage figure, not a claim that every facility has the same commercial or container role.
What is Myanmar’s largest or busiest port gateway?
Yangon is generally Myanmar’s principal maritime gateway for containerized and general cargo activity. It is listed in the database as Yangon, UN/LOCODE MMRGN, with Thilawa, MMTLA, serving the Yangon-area industrial and terminal cluster.
Which regions handle Myanmar’s main seaborne cargo?
The Yangon–Thilawa cluster is the main cargo focus, while Kyaukpyu, MMKYP, and coastal gateways such as Moulmein, MMMNU, support regional and project, bulk or general cargo flows subject to port and carrier confirmation.
Top Myanmar Ports by Shipping Relevance
The table uses Ecer Freight’s activity-ordered Myanmar sample. A comparable 2025 port-by-port TEU league table and verified world ranking are not consistently published for all listed facilities, so unavailable values are shown consistently rather than estimated.
Selected Myanmar cargo gateways and indexed facilities
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Yangon | MMRGN | — | — | Yangon Region |
| — | Kyaukpyu | MMKYP | — | — | Rakhine Coast |
| — | Thandwe | MMSAN | — | — | Rakhine Coast |
| — | Moulmein | MMMNU | — | — | Mon Coast |
| — | Thilawa | MMTLA | — | — | Yangon Region |
| — | Bassein | MMBSX | — | — | Ayeyarwady Delta |
| — | Akyabcsittwe) | MMAKY | — | — | Rakhine Coast |
| — | Mergui | MMMER | — | — | Tanintharyi Coast |
Myanmar Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Yangon and Thilawa Cluster
Yangon-area facilities form the country’s principal maritime and industrial cargo cluster, with container, general cargo and project logistics typically requiring terminal-specific confirmation.
Yangon-area indexed facilities
Rakhine Coast
Rakhine facilities provide coastal access and may support regional, bulk, project or general cargo movements, depending on draft, infrastructure and operating conditions.
Rakhine-area indexed facilities
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyaukpyu | MMKYP | Kyaukpyu | Regional, energy-related and project cargo |
| Thandwe | MMSAN | Thandwe | Coastal and general cargo |
| Akyabcsittwe) | MMAKY | Akyabcsittwe) | Regional coastal and general cargo |
Mon and Tanintharyi Coasts
Southern coastal gateways connect local production and distribution areas with domestic and regional maritime routes.
Southern Myanmar indexed facilities
Ayeyarwady Delta
Delta ports support inland-waterway-linked distribution and regional cargo flows, with ocean-going service availability subject to vessel, draft and terminal conditions.
Ayeyarwady-area indexed facilities
Myanmar Port Codes Explained
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code can represent a wider port area, while a terminal or facility may be listed separately where the data source assigns a distinct location. Booking instructions should therefore be checked against the carrier, terminal and bill-of-lading requirements.
How to Verify a Myanmar Port Code
Compare the code with the UNECE reference framework and then confirm the active facility in the Ecer Freight port directory. Codes, service availability and terminal operations remain subject to confirmation.
Shipping from Myanmar: Main Trade Lanes
Myanmar export and import services are commonly connected through regional Asian hubs. Transit times are indicative only and depend on routing, transshipment, equipment, customs procedures and operational conditions.
Myanmar to Southeast Asia
Regional container and general cargo services connect Yangon-area terminals with Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and neighboring markets, often through hub networks.
Myanmar to East Asia
East Asian services generally use direct or transshipment connections for manufactured goods, machinery, raw materials and containerized commodities.
Myanmar to South Asia and the Middle East
Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean routes support trade with South Asia and the Gulf, with sailing patterns dependent on carrier networks and connecting hubs.
Myanmar Coastal and Project Cargo
Coastal and project shipments may use regional facilities for construction materials, energy-related cargo, agricultural products and general cargo.
Data Sources and Methodology
Port names and codes are separated from national throughput statistics so that indexed coverage is not confused with a container-port ranking.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 21 Myanmar ports and terminals in the Nov 2026 snapshot.
- UNECE — reference framework for UN/LOCODE country and location-code conventions.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime geographic reference material used for location cross-checking.
- Myanmar Ministry of Transport and Communications — official transport-sector context and publicly available administrative information.
- Myanmar Port Authority — port administration context and operational reference, where publicly available.
Myanmar Port FAQ
How many seaports does Myanmar have?
Myanmar has 21 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. The figure describes indexed coverage and does not imply identical vessel or cargo capabilities.
What is the main port in Myanmar?
Yangon is generally the principal maritime gateway for Myanmar cargo. Ecer Freight lists it under UN/LOCODE MMRGN, with Thilawa, MMTLA, forming part of the Yangon-area logistics cluster.
What does a Myanmar port code look like?
A Myanmar UN/LOCODE uses the country prefix MM followed by three location characters, such as MMRGN for Yangon or MMKYP for Kyaukpyu.
Which Myanmar regions are important for sea freight?
The Yangon and Thilawa cluster is the principal commercial focus. Rakhine, Mon, Tanintharyi and Ayeyarwady facilities provide additional coastal, regional, project or inland-linked cargo roles.
Are 2025 Myanmar port throughput figures available?
A consistently comparable, publicly verified 2025 TEU series for every indexed Myanmar facility is not available in the source set used for this page. Port-specific figures should be confirmed with the port authority, terminal or carrier.
How can a shipper request a Myanmar sea freight quote?
Are Myanmar port services and transit times fixed?
No. Sailing schedules, terminal operations, transshipment arrangements, customs procedures, draft restrictions and local operating conditions can change. Transit times and port acceptance should be confirmed before booking.
Editorial note: Port names, codes and indexed coverage are maintained from the Ecer Freight port database and reviewed against available official and institutional references. Throughput, schedules and operational conditions are time-sensitive; this page is reviewed and refreshed as source coverage changes, with routine quarterly review.
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