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Kota KinabaluMY BKI
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UNLOCODEMY BKI
CountryMalaysia
Water BodySouth China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat5.9833
Lng116.0667
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Four berths and some 500 metres of quay give the Sapangar Bay Container Port a present capacity of about 500,000 TEU; a roughly RM1 billion upgrade is doubling the quay to around 1 km, deepening the approach from 12 to 15 m and doubling quay cranes to eight, lifting capacity to 1.25 million TEU and anchoring Sabah's role as a transhipment point for the BIMP-EAGA growth area (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines), with completion now slipped to 2026. Operated by DP World Sabah on the north-west coast of Borneo, it is the principal container facility of the Malaysian state of Sabah, facing the South China Sea. The older Kota Kinabalu Port handles general cargo, dry bulk, RoRo and cruise traffic, while the Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal manages petroleum products. Mainline reach comes through feeder links to Port Klang and Singapore, where Sabah's boxes join intercontinental services. Containerised exports centre on palm-oil products, timber and agricultural goods, with consumer and capital goods dominating imports. Hinterland haulage runs over Sabah's west-coast roads; with no significant rail network, drayage is almost entirely by truck. Customs and import-export formalities are processed by the Royal Malaysian Customs. For destinations in eastern Sabah, Sandakan and Tawau are the closer alternative ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kota Kinabalu?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kota Kinabalu is MY BKI. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kota Kinabalu located?▼
The port of Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia (South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kota Kinabalu?▼
Kota Kinabalu is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Kota Kinabalu?▼
The channel depth of Kota Kinabalu is 7.9 meters.
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5.98333, 116.06667
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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