Batangas International Port, or better known as the Batangas Pier, is a major gateway to Luzon. Its strategic location in the CALABARZON region makes it a prime terminal for both cargo and passenger travel. Passengers heading to Boracay, Mindoro, Romblon and Panay Island can catch a ferry or fast craft to their destination. Businesses, on the other hand, can arrange their cargo shipping to depart or arrive at Batangas. Over the years, it had undergone massive modernization efforts, highlighted by the inauguration of the improved Passenger Terminal in 2024.

If you’re traveling or shipping to or from Batangas, you should know your way around the port. Discover the ins and outs of Batangas Port with this guide for passengers and businesses.

All You Need to Know About Batangas Pier: A Comprehensive Guide for Passengers and Businesses

Getting There

Batangas Port is located in Barangay Santa Clara, Batangas City. It is just around 10 minutes away from the Batangas City Grand Terminal, which is where you can find most trips to Manila and other areas in Luzon. There are many ways to get to the port from Manila (by land) and areas like Calapan (via ferry or fast craft).

From Manila

By Bus (from Cubao, PITX, Buendia)

Take any bus going to Batangas Pier (JAM Liner, DLTB, Alps). Tickets range from Php 190-270.
Get down at Batangas Pier. Buses going there will usually make a stop at Batangas City Grand Terminal first.

For other concerns, you can directly contact the Batangas City Port Office at (043) 723 0164.

Guide for Passengers: Batangas Port Passenger Terminal

If you’re a passenger, you will surely appreciate the upgrades applied to the Batangas City Pier port and terminal. Not only were these efforts done to decongest Manila Harbor, but also to enhance the overall travel experience of ordinary passengers. Special facilities, improved security, automated entry and exit, and more active shipping lines were implemented in the past few years.

Ferry, RoRo, and Fast Craft Destinations

Batangas Port connects travelers to various destinations in the Southern Tagalog and Visayas regions. Major operators offer trips on vessels like ferries, roll-on/roll-off ships (RoRo), and fast crafts, which all have comfortable accommodation for both short and long haul trips. Here is a complete list of destinations from Batangas Pier.

Mindoro

Calapan
Abra de Ilog
Puerto Galera

Romblon

Odiongan
Romblon
Sibuyan

Panay Island

Caticlan (Boracay)
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo

Negros Island

Bacolod

Port Facilities

After the completion of Phase 2 of the Passenger Terminal Building in 2024, the Batangas ferry port boasted modern facilities, built to accommodate a capacity of 8,000 passengers. It also features special facilities for lactating mothers, pregnant, PWDs, elderly, and children.

Ticket Booths
Restroom
Clinic
Nursing Room
Play Area
Prayer Room
AlaEats! Food Court
Water Refill Station
Charging Station
Air-Conditioned Waiting Area
Parking Area
Trolley Carts
E-transporter (Free Ride for PWDs, Elderly, Children, Pregnant)
Priority Seats for PWDs, Elderly, Pregnant

Ticketing

The ticket offices and booths are located right after the entrance and security check. Here, you can choose your preferred shipping line and book tickets to your destination on the spot.

NOTE: Arrive at least three (3) hours before your boarding time to have enough time for queues and security inspections.

On-Site Ticket Buying

Be sure to prepare one (1) valid ID with photo and your payment for booking. You will be given the actual ticket after the transaction is complete. For discounted fares, prepare your student, PWD, or senior citizen IDs.

Online Booking and Ticket Claiming

If you booked your ticket online, you should claim your actual ticket at the same booths. Head to your designated shipping line window and present one (1) valid ID with photo and a printed copy of your e-ticket voucher.

Terminal Fee

After obtaining your ticket, go to the Terminal Ticket window to pay the Terminal Fee (Php 30). This is not included in your trip fare.

How to Book Your Batangas to Calapan Trip Online via SuperCat

Heading to Calapan from Batangas Port Passenger Terminal? Skip the long lines and book your SuperCat ticket online through the Chelsea Travel website or mobile app.

Visit the SuperCat and Chelsea Travel site here.
Select “Ferries” and input your origin and destination, travel date, and number of passengers.
Click “Search” and select your preferred trip schedule from the results.
Input the complete passenger details and review your responses.
Proceed to the payment portal. You can use your debit/credit card or e-wallet.
Receive the e-ticket voucher in your email and print it out before you visit the port.

Boarding

Entering the Boarding Area

After paying for your ticket and terminal fee, proceed to the boarding or waiting area. Security personnel will perform another check at the entrance. At the turnstile, locate the QR code on your terminal ticket and scan it before entering.

LED Schedule Display

If you’re worried about missing your trip, you can easily keep track of your schedule by checking the large LED screen above the gates. You can view the current schedule, complete with information like the name of the shipping line, vessel name, destination, departure and boarding time, gate and ramp number, and status.

Boarding Time

Once it’s time to board, you may need to walk a few minutes to your designated ramp. Elderly passengers, PWDs, and pregnant women may seek assistance for boarding. Passengers with heavy luggage may also avail of porter services.

For RoRo Passengers with Vehicle

Passengers traveling with a vehicle are expected to go through the RoRo Marshalling Area. This is where you will pay your terminal fee, then your RoRo ticket (both vehicle and convoy fares). You will be instructed to drive to the location of your ship. The ground marshalls will give you the go signal once you’re allowed to drive your vehicle onto the vessel.

Guide For Businesses: Batangas Container Terminal

The Batangas Port also operates cargo and container shipping services, including both domestic and international operators. The container and passenger terminals are operated by Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI). Batangas is considered one of the major ports in the Philippines, particularly for its role in decongesting the Port of Manila and as the main entry/exit point for CALABARZON and MIMAROPA.

The vital function of the container terminal mainly caters to business operations. With 2 Bulk Cargo Berths at 415 meters long, and over 500,000 MT capacity for bulk cargoes, the port solidifies its role in sustaining a resilient supply chain.

Connecting with a Freight Forwarder or Shipping Line

Contact a trusted freight forwarder to send a container to Batangas Pier. The logistics process often involves multiple modes of transport, such as trailer trucking, handling, and sea shipping. Many shipping companies in the Philippines have all-in-one solutions and the capacity to coordinate the entire process on your behalf, such as:

Trucking Services
Sea Cargo Shipping
Customs Clearance
Container Shipping
Freight Forwarding

Transporting to Batangas City Port

Shipments from Manila, Cavite, and Laguna must pass through the SLEX and STAR tollways. The best way to transport your goods is to hire a trucking company, complete with reliable units, drivers, and helpers. If you own a truck unit, you can save on logistics costs through direct transport.

Coordinating with ATI

Several cargo processes within the Batangas Container Terminal must be coordinated with ATI. Shipments must also pass through their new digitalized scheduling system, automated gates, and security checks. This complex process can be taken care of by a third-party logistics provider.

ATI ePortals – The automated online booking, payment, vehicle appointment (TABS Booking), tracking, and traffic monitoring system used at the pier. Freight forwarders must utilize the system for shipments to be processed.
Auto Gate System – The Batangas City Pier port was recently equipped with the AI-powered gates, used in tandem with their very own integrated platform. The Auto-Gate recognizes each truck, license plate, container doors and seals with sensors.

Documentation and Customs Clearance

As with any shipping activity in the country, the Batangas Port requires all shipping clients to present their cargo manifest, notes for dangerous goods, permits, and accurate container labels for proper documentation. Meanwhile, Customs Clearance is a critical part of international shipping. The Bureau of Customs checks whether all duties, taxes, and fees are secured before approving the shipment.

Traveling to and from Batangas Pier has never been easier. Thanks to recent modernization efforts for the passenger terminal, technological advancements at the Batangas Container Terminal, and consistent improvements, passengers and businesses can now ship and travel worry-free.

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