PW Prefix and Three-Character Location Code
Palau uses the country prefix PW in UN/LOCODE. A complete code combines PW with a three-character location identifier, as shown by PWKOR and PWROR in the indexed sample.
Seaports in Palau: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Palau has 2 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting a small but strategically located maritime gateway in the western Pacific.
Review Palau port codes, local terminal records, indicative trade lanes and data methodology for 2026 planning.
Palau Port Overview
Palau is a small island maritime market in Micronesia. Koror is the principal commercial and logistics gateway represented in the current database sample, while publicly comparable national throughput statistics are limited.
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Palau ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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2025 national maritime cargo tonnage; YoY not published in a consolidated public series
Palau statistics · 2025
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2025 container throughput in TEU; YoY not published in a consolidated public series
Palau statistics · 2025
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2025 commercial berth count; YoY not published in a consolidated public series
Palau statistics · 2025
How many seaports does Palau have?
Palau has 2 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its November 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed-coverage figure, not a claim about every landing point or private facility in Palau.
What is the busiest port in Palau?
Koror, listed under UN/LOCODE PWKOR, is the leading Palau port record in the Ecer Freight sample by business activity. Publicly comparable 2025 TEU figures are not confirmed for a formal national ranking.
Where is Palau's main freight area?
The principal freight area is the Koror urban and commercial gateway. The related PWROR record identifies a Koror city-level entry and should be checked against the specific carrier, terminal and delivery instructions.
Top Ports in Palau by Freight Relevance
The table follows the Ecer Freight activity order. Palau does not have a reliable publicly comparable 2025 container league table for these records, so rank, throughput and year-on-year fields are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed Palau port and terminal records, 2025 throughput basis
Palau Port Regions and Local Roles
Because both indexed records are associated with Koror, the regional view is a functional classification rather than a claim that Palau has several separate port clusters.
Koror Commercial Gateway
This is the primary commercial gateway classification for general cargo, provisions, project shipments and regional feeder activity.
Commercial gateway records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koror | PWKOR | — | General cargo, feeder and island supply movements |
Koror City-Level Record
This record is associated with Koror city and may represent a city-level or terminal-level coding distinction. Booking parties should verify the operational facility before dispatch.
City and terminal reference
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koror | PWROR | Koror / — | City-level port and terminal reference |
Palau National Maritime Gateway
For national routing purposes, the two indexed Koror records should be treated as the available database coverage for Palau and matched to the carrier's operational instructions.
National coverage records
Palau Port Codes Explained
City-Level and Terminal-Level Records
A city-level location record and an operational terminal record may not describe the same physical handling point. Confirm the nominated facility, consignee instructions and carrier booking details before shipping.
How to Verify a Port Code
Compare the code against UNECE references and the Ecer Freight Port Codes directory. Code availability does not by itself confirm berth availability, vessel calls or current terminal operations.
Shipping from Palau: Main Trade Lanes
Palau's international sea freight is generally handled through regional transshipment networks. Transit times are indicative only and depend on vessel schedules, transshipment connections, weather and customs clearance.
Palau–Japan
Regional container and project-cargo services may connect Palau with Japanese gateways through scheduled or transshipment-based networks.
Palau–Taiwan
Taiwan-linked services can provide regional sourcing and transshipment options for manufactured goods, equipment and consumer cargo.
Palau–Philippines
The Philippines is a practical regional connection for island supply cargo, consumer goods and selected feeder movements.
Palau–United States Pacific
US Pacific connections support government, project, humanitarian and commercial supply chains, usually with transshipment planning.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight indexed coverage from official maritime statistics and international port rankings. Where a reliable 2025 national figure was not confirmed, the relevant field is shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory coverage with 2 Palau port and terminal records in the November 2026 snapshot.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — navigational and maritime reference information for port verification.
- Palau National Government — official national context and publicly available government information.
- World Bank Data — contextual country-level transport and trade indicators where available; not a substitute for terminal throughput reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Palau Ports
How many seaports does Palau have?
Palau has 2 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of the November 2026 data snapshot. The figure represents database coverage and may not include every landing point or private facility.
What is the main port in Palau?
Koror is the main commercial gateway represented in the indexed sample. The leading database record is Koror, with UN/LOCODE PWKOR.
What are the Palau port codes?
The indexed Palau codes are PWKOR and PWROR. Both begin with the PW country prefix and should be matched to the carrier's nominated operational location.
Which region handles most Palau freight?
Koror and its surrounding commercial gateway area handle the principal freight role in the available database sample. Vessel schedules and terminal handling should be confirmed for each shipment.
How current is the Palau port data?
This page uses a November 2026 Ecer Freight database snapshot and references the latest complete statistical year as 2025. Official throughput and berth figures may be published on a different timetable.
How can shippers request a Palau sea-freight quote?
Shippers can request FCL or LCL pricing through the relevant Ecer Freight quote pages. The final rate depends on cargo details, routing, transshipment, schedule, equipment and destination delivery requirements.
Editorial note: Palau port records and code references are reviewed against the Ecer Freight directory and available public maritime sources. Indexed coverage is updated with database changes, while official statistics follow the publication schedules of the relevant authorities. Operational details, vessel calls and transit times remain subject to confirmation.
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