MMMER Port Code Lookup

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MMMER Mergui Port
Mergui Port is the seaport of Mergui, in the city of Merguiin Myanmar. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is MMMER.

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Port Code

MMMER

Name

Mergui

Country / Region

Myanmar

City

Mergui

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

12.5500000

Longitude

98.7166667

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Mergui, also known as Myeik, is the seaport identified by UN/LOCODE MMMER in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region. The port is situated on an offshore island in the Andaman Sea at the mouth of the Great Tenasserim River. Its logistics profile is primarily associated with coastal and regional maritime trade rather than a confirmed high-volume mainline container hub. Historically and commercially, Mergui has served movements connected with rubber, tin ore, rattan, dried fish and edible birds’ nests, with trading links oriented north toward Yangon and south toward Malaysia. Our service team treats Mergui as a location requiring shipment-specific confirmation of vessel acceptance, cargo handling arrangements, documentation, inland delivery scope and onward connections before booking.

UN/LOCODE	MMMER
Port / City	Mergui / Myeik, Myanmar
Coordinates	12.5500000° N, 98.7166667° E
Port setting	Offshore island port in the Andaman Sea, near the Great Tenasserim River mouth

Key Highlights

Regional maritime role: The port is closely linked with coastal trade and regional movements toward Yangon and Malaysia.
Port-type consideration: Cargo planning should begin from a coastal and general-cargo perspective; container availability and mainline connectivity must be verified for each shipment.
Island and river-mouth geography: Weather, tidal conditions, local marine access and transshipment arrangements may influence the operational plan.
Commodity-sensitive handling: Agricultural, mineral, forest-derived and seafood-related cargoes may require different packaging, moisture-control and regulatory checks.
Confirmation-led booking: Our service team confirms the actual receiving point, equipment, cut-off, handling capability and inland delivery conditions before issuing a firm plan.

Facilities & Services

Publicly available port descriptions support Mergui’s role in coastal and general maritime trade, but they do not establish a standardized container-terminal service package. We therefore separate confirmed port identity from services that must be operationally checked.

Marine and cargo reception

Vessel acceptance, berth or anchorage arrangements, cargo working method and cargo receiving windows should be confirmed with the nominated local agent or operator.

General and breakbulk cargo

Project, bulk, bagged and other non-containerized cargo may require direct confirmation of lifting equipment, labor, packaging standards and cargo presentation.

Container handling

Do not assume regular empty-equipment supply, reefer plugs, dangerous-goods acceptance or a dedicated container yard. Our team checks these points before accepting a container booking.

Storage and inspection

Temporary storage, customs inspection space, cargo segregation and secure holding arrangements are handled according to local availability and the shipment’s customs status.

Road and local delivery

Island access, ferry or marine transfer requirements, road condition, vehicle availability and final-mile restrictions must be assessed against the actual consignee address.

Forwarding coordination

Our service team can coordinate booking inquiries, local-agent confirmation, document review, cargo readiness and onward routing through a suitable regional gateway when required.

Routes & Transit Times

Northbound movement: Coastal cargo may be arranged toward Yangon or another Myanmar gateway, subject to carrier acceptance, sailing availability, cargo type and local operating conditions.
Southbound movement: Trade flows toward Malaysia are part of the port’s described regional role; the actual routing may involve feeder, coastal, barge or transshipment arrangements rather than a direct mainline service.
Gateway connection: For containerized exports or imports without a suitable Mergui service, our team evaluates routing through an appropriate regional gateway, with extra handling and documentation considered.
Transit-time drivers: Weather, tides, vessel rotation, transshipment windows, customs release, cargo readiness, equipment positioning and inland transfer conditions can materially change the schedule. Any transit time is subject to carrier and agent confirmation.

Planning rule: We do not promise a direct sailing, fixed frequency or guaranteed transit time for MMMER without a current carrier or local-agent confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Mergui and the wider Tanintharyi coastal area form the immediate commercial hinterland; practical coverage depends on local road, marine transfer and consignee access.
Rubber: Rubber and related agricultural products may require moisture protection, clean packing materials, lot identification and export-document consistency.
Tin ore and minerals: Mineral cargo requires accurate commodity classification, weight control, packaging suitability and confirmation of any export, environmental or dangerous-goods implications.
Rattan and forest-derived products: Buyers and authorities may require species, origin, treatment or legal-source documentation depending on the commodity and destination.
Seafood and specialty products: Dried fish and edible birds’ nests require careful hygiene, moisture, odor, labeling and destination-country import compliance review.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Ask our service team to obtain the confirmed cargo receiving date, documentation cut-off, customs presentation requirement and vessel cut-off. Local or coastal services may use different timelines from major container hubs.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data and packing declaration before booking. Acceptance, segregation and handling must be confirmed for the actual vessel and port facility.
Commercial and customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, permits, origin evidence and any commodity-specific certificates must match the cargo, quantity, weight and declared value.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, documentary review, transshipment and final delivery can add time. Do not dispatch a vehicle or arrange a marine transfer until release status, delivery point and handling responsibility are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile early, including commodity, HS classification, package type, dimensions, gross weight, origin, destination and whether the shipment is containerized or breakbulk.
For moisture-sensitive cargo, use suitable liners, pallets, desiccants and ventilation controls where appropriate, and photograph the packing condition before handover.
Request a routing comparison between a Mergui coastal option and a regional-gateway option; evaluate total landed logistics cost, extra handling, customs steps and schedule reliability rather than ocean freight alone.
Keep a contingency plan for weather, vessel changes, local equipment shortages or delayed customs release. Our service team can revise the route after confirming the latest local operating status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a regular container service directly to MMMER?

It should not be assumed. Mergui’s described role is strongly connected with coastal and regional trade, while current container acceptance, equipment supply and vessel rotation require confirmation. Our service team checks the live option before quoting.

Is Mergui the same location as Myeik?

Yes. Mergui is the English port name used in the supplied port record, while Myeik is another commonly used name for the city and port area. The relevant UN/LOCODE is MMMER.

What cargo is commonly associated with this port?

The supplied port description identifies rubber, tin ore, rattan, dried fish and edible birds’ nests among the coastal-trade commodities. Actual acceptance depends on documentation, packaging, vessel capability and applicable regulations.

Should cargo be routed through Yangon or Malaysia?

That depends on cargo type, destination, available sailing, transshipment connection, customs requirements and inland delivery point. Our team compares the available coastal and regional-gateway options instead of assuming one fixed route.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide the commodity and HS code, packing details, quantity, dimensions, gross weight, cargo readiness date, origin and destination, transport mode, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address. These details allow the local handling and routing assumptions to be checked.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and descriptive trade profile in this module are based on the supplied port master record for MMMER. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the applicable carrier, local agent, customs authority and cargo facility.

For independent code and location cross-checking, consult the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations service at unece.org. Myanmar trade and customs procedures should be checked through the government trade portal at myanmartradeportal.gov.mm.

No unverified berth count, channel depth, throughput, equipment inventory, sailing frequency, freight rate or guaranteed transit time is stated. Our service team confirms time-sensitive operational details before booking.