Myanmar Industrial Port (MIP)
About MIP
Myanmar Industrial Port (MIP) is a privately owned container port on the Yangon River in Yangon, Myanmar, operated by Myanmar Annawa Swan-er-shin Group (MAS). It has an installed capacity of 800,000–1,000,000 TEUs per annum and handled 450,000–500,000 TEUs in FY25.
MIP, located in the heart of Yangon, remains a pivotal engine of Myanmar’s maritime trade. Known as a “National Port,” it is one of the busiest terminals in the Yangon inner harbour, handling approximately 30–40% of the country’s containerised cargo. MIP is a 100% privately owned national project.
It is strategically located on the Yangon River in Ahlone Township, Yangon, with direct access to the city’s commercial centre. It is the primary clearing point for the Hlaing Tharyar industrial zone, linked via Strand Road and directly connected to the national railway service for project cargo. Unlike many ports that involve foreign joint ventures, Annawa Swan-er-shin Group (MAS) built and funded the port 100%. However, it has historically worked with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for modernisation loans.
MIP acts as a hub for river-to-sea connectivity. Small coastal vessels and barges frequently call at MIP to move cargo to other domestic ports such as Sittwe or Kawthaung, utilising the Ayeyarwady River network for “inland waterway” distribution.
MIP is a preferred call for regional feeders and intra-Asia liners due to its draft (up to 10 metres along the wharves). Dominant service links include Singapore–Yangon and Port Klang–Yangon loops.
Active calls come from SITC, CMA CGM, Samudera, Maersk (Sealand), COSCO, and Evergreen. SITC and Samudera are particularly prominent, utilising the terminal’s capacity for high-frequency weekly rotations.
Equipment
- 22 Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (48-ton capacity)
- 25 Reach Stackers (45-ton, 5-tier stacking)
- 32 Empty Handlers (5–8-tier stacking)
- 30 backup generator sets to ensure 24/7 refrigeration
- High-capacity Grab Dredgers (12 cubic metres), two Hopper Barges (1,500 cubic metres capacity), and two Tug Boats (2,600 HP) to guide ships through strong river currents
Facilities & infrastructure
- Phase 1 offers 760m (4 berths); Phase 2 adds 1,000m (up to 5 berths)
- 1,000 reefer plug points, the highest in the Yangon cluster, support seafood and agricultural exports
- On-site computerised customs X-ray stations
- Owns a dedicated dredging fleet (dredger and hopper barges) to maintain depth along the wharves, enabling it to handle larger vessels (up to 2,700 TEUs) that were previously restricted to the Thilawa outer port
Why shippers choose MIP
- MIP operates its own ICD and CFS within its immediate perimeter, creating a seamless road-to-gate connection
- Closest major terminal to Yangon’s city centre, significantly reducing trucking time and costs
- Proprietary dredging equipment enables the terminal to handle larger vessels than most other Yangon Inner Harbour ports
- With 1,000 plug points, it is the specialised gateway for Myanmar’s temperature-controlled export market
Shipping lines & services
Hinterland connectivity
Rail & road
It is linked to the national rail grid via the Ywathargyi Dry Port, the primary rail hub. From there, cargo is loaded onto Myanma Railways block trains for transport to the Mandalay Dry Port.
CFS & warehousing
The terminal includes its own ICD for container storage and maintenance, with a capacity of 10,000 TEUs. The CFS offers both bonded and non-bonded warehousing, allowing importers to store goods under customs supervision.
Frequently asked questions
Who operates Myanmar Industrial Port?
It is 100% privately owned and operated by Myanmar Annawa Swan-er-shin Group (MAS) Co., Ltd.
What is the capacity of Myanmar Industrial Port?
Installed capacity is 800,000–1,000,000 TEUs per annum. Throughput in FY25 was 450,000–500,000 TEUs, or 50–60% utilisation.
What is the port code for Myanmar Industrial Port?
The UN/LOCODE-style port code is MMRGN.
Where is Myanmar Industrial Port located?
On the Yangon River in Ahlone Township, Yangon, close to the city’s commercial centre.
How is Myanmar Industrial Port connected by rail and road?
By road via Strand Road to the Hlaing Tharyar industrial zone, and by rail via the Ywathargyi Dry Port to Mandalay.
Which CFS facilities serve Myanmar Industrial Port?
MIP runs its own 10,000 TEU ICD and a CFS with bonded and non-bonded warehousing.
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Classification
Source: South Asia Container Market Report 2026, p. 91. Last updated Jan 2026.
