Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

What Sihanoukville Autonomous Port does

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) is Cambodia's sole deep-water international port and the primary maritime gateway for the country's international trade, located on the Gulf of Thailand in Preah Sihanouk Province. Established in 1951 and operating as a state-owned enterprise under the Royal Government of Cambodia, PAS handles containerized cargo, bulk commodities, general cargo, and supports offshore oil exploration logistics. The port operates a Container Terminal Management System (CTMS) installed to international standards and has been progressively modernized through Japanese ODA financing from JICA, totaling approximately JPY 19.6 billion (around USD 178.5 million) since 1999. Key facilities include a New Container Terminal (350m quay, -14.5m draft, 450,000 TEU annual design capacity), a Multipurpose Terminal (330m, -13.50m depth), and supporting storage yards covering tens of thousands of square meters.

PAS generates revenue through transactional fees on vessel berthing, cargo handling, navigation and pilotage, storage facilities, and security services, plus recurring land rental and SEZ service income from the 64-hectare Sihanoukville Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ), built to Japanese technical standards. The customer base is composed of global container shipping lines (Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd), Cambodian exporters and importers (agricultural products, milled rice, dried tapioca, woodchips), logistics companies, energy firms (Botum Sakor Energy for offshore oil logistics), and SEZ tenants. PAS became a publicly listed company on the Cambodia Securities Exchange on June 8, 2017 (ticker: PAS), the first port listing on the Cambodian stock market.

In FY2025, PAS reported total revenue of KHR 621.46 billion (approximately USD 150 million), up 35.33% year-over-year, with net profit of KHR 171.98 billion (+35.70% YoY), gross throughput exceeding 12 million tons, ROE of 14.04%, and total assets of KHR 2,289 billion (up 29.10% YoY). Digital services include a Live Vessel Schedule System for real-time berth management and a recently implemented Digital Payment System. Forward development focuses on the New Container Terminal Development Project (II), backed by a JPY 17.776 billion (approximately USD 119 million) JICA loan signed in July 2026, plus a Tourism Terminal project for cruise vessel accommodation.

Name

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

Legal name

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port

Website

https://pas.gov.kh

Company type

Public

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) is Cambodia's sole deep-water international port, providing container, bulk, and multipurpose cargo handling, navigation and pilotage services, a 64-hectare Special Economic Zone, and digital berth management to global shipping lines and Cambodian exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deep-Water Port Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA), Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Deep-water port operations
• Container terminal services
• Maritime cargo handling
• Port logistics services
• Special economic zone

Headquarters

HQ city

Sihanoukville

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Port Services and Cargo Handling: Core port services including vessel berthing, cargo handling, lifting operations, navigation and pilotage, storage facilities, and security services
2. Storage Facilities: Revenue from dry bulk cargo storage yard (28,000m2), coal storage yard (13,000m2), general cargo storage yard (14,000m2), and other storage facilities
3. Special Economic Zone Services: SEZ services including land rental (approximately 45 ha), rental factories, dormitory buildings, and 24-hour security services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port operates Cambodia's only international deep-water port, providing vessel berthing, container and multipurpose cargo handling, lifting operations, navigation and pilotage, storage facilities, and port security. The port also manages the Sihanoukville Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ), offering land rental, rental factories, dormitories, and 24-hour security services for businesses operating in the port area.

Product overview

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) operates as Cambodia's only international deep-water port, offering a comprehensive suite of port operations and logistics services. The port infrastructure includes container terminal operations, multipurpose terminal facilities, and an ongoing new container terminal development project. PAS also manages the Sihanoukville Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ) covering 64 hectares. The port's services encompass vessel scheduling, navigation and pilotage, cargo handling (lifting facilities), storage, and security. Digital services include a live vessel schedule system for real-time tracking of vessel movements and berth windows. Development projects include the multipurpose terminal (330m, -13.50m depth), new container terminal (350m quay, -14.5m draft), and tourism terminal. The port has implemented a digital payment system and publishes sustainability reports demonstrating environmental commitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 million tons gross throughput in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Public Works and TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry responsible for transport policy; attends consultation meetings on enhancement of national transport and logistics sector; represents Royal Government in port development oversight
• Ministry of Economy and FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry overseeing port's financial operations and public enterprise governance; supports port modernization and development initiatives
• Maersk (Cambodia) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global shipping line operating regular container services. Recently launched new vessel services I88, I98 and SKV at PAS. Represents significant shipping connectivity for the port.
• CMA CGMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal container shipping company operating services through Sihanoukville Port
• COSCO Container Lines Co., Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global container shipping company operating services through Sihanoukville Port
• Mediterranean Shipping (Cambodia) Co., LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal shipping company led by Managing Director Udi Goldberg; discusses window berthing visibility and cargo operations with PAS management
• Hapag-LloydmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal container shipping line operating services through Sihanoukville Port
• Sihanoukville Port SEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Economic Zone covering approximately 64 hectares built to Japanese technical standards. Offers land for rent, rental factories, dormitory buildings for workers, and 24-hour security services.
• EuroCham (European Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia; holds consultation meetings with PAS on enhancement of national transport and logistics sector
• ASEAN Ports AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ports association for industry networking and best practices sharing
• Botum Sakor Energy (Royal Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy company subsidiary of Royal Group; holds meetings with PAS regarding offshore oil exploration logistics support
• CNLL Logistics (Cambodia) Co., LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics company that visited PAS with customer KEEN to learn about port potentials and operations

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laem Chabang Port: Thailand's primary deep-water gateway port handling containerized imports/exports for the country. Highly comparable to PAS in its role as a national maritime gateway with multipurpose and container terminals, though at significantly larger scale.
• Manila International Container Terminal (MICT): Philippines' primary container gateway port serving Metro Manila and Luzon. Comparable to PAS in providing deep-water container handling and serving as the principal maritime gateway for a Southeast Asian national economy.
• Cai Mep – Thi Vai International Terminal: Deep-water container gateway in southern Vietnam serving as the primary maritime hub for Vietnam's southern industrial belt. Comparable to PAS as a deep-sea container gateway serving a national/regional trade hinterland.

Emerging players

• Myanmar Port Authority (Yangon/Thilawa): Operates Myanmar's principal ports including Yangon and the newer Thilawa deep-water facility. Comparable to PAS as a national/state-linked deep-water port serving a developing Southeast Asian economy, though with different operational dynamics.
• Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT): Deep-water container terminal in northern Vietnam serving the Hanoi/Hai Phong industrial corridor. Comparable to PAS as a deep-water gateway terminal with growing throughput and global shipping-line partnerships in a similar Southeast Asian emerging-market context.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP): Major Malaysian deep-water container terminal competing for Southeast Asian transshipment cargo. Comparable to PAS in deep-sea container handling and global shipping-line partnerships, though at much larger scale.
• PSA International: Global port operator headquartered in Singapore, operating flagship container terminals in Singapore and worldwide. Comparable to PAS as a deep-sea container terminal operator with global shipping-line relationships, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Port Klang Authority: Malaysia's largest port and a major ASEAN gateway hub offering container, bulk, and liquid terminals. Operates at significantly larger scale than PAS but comparable in gateway function and customer base of global shipping lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pas.gov.kh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sihanoukville-autonomous-port

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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