Port of Zamboanga

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The Port of Zamboanga, Zamboanga, Philippines, is located on the island of Mindanao, in one of the fastest growing zones in Mindanao, Zamboanga. The Port of Zamboanga consists of a number of ports, all contained by the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (Zamboecozone), otherwise known by its corporate name as the Zamboanga Freeport Authority (ZFA).^[1]

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The Port of Zamboanga is one of the Philippines busiest ports alongside Manila, Subic Bay and Cebu. It is a centre for sardine exports to the United States, Europe and the Middle and far East. Twenty-five shipping lines operate via the port, serviced by four shipyards operating withint eh port boundaries and in Zamboanga City.^[1]

The port has nineteen docks, twelve of which are privately owned. The largest dock has capacity for up to 20 vessels, and is operated directly by the Philippine Port Authority.^[1]

Passenger transport is also a major port industry, with an annual passenger throughput exceeding 5.5 million.^[2]

The total port area is 156,000 sq.^[3]