The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated KHR 113.96 billion, or about $28.37 million, in total revenue during the first half of 2026, reaching more than half of its full year revenue target within just six months. The results, reported in PPAP’s filing with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) last Friday, point to stronger cargo activity and rising import and export volumes moving through Cambodia’s key international river gateway.
PPAP’s revenue in the first six months was 54.14% of its 2026 target, while total income increased by KHR 25.36 billion, equivalent to $6.28 million, compared with the same period in 2025. That represents a 28.63% increase and reflects higher container throughput and cargo handling activity across the port’s terminal network. For businesses and investors watching Cambodia’s trade and logistics sector, the figures provide a strong indication that demand for river based transport remains resilient.
Stronger cargo activity drives revenue growth
The biggest contributor to PPAP’s stronger financial performance was the increase in cargo and container traffic. During the first half of 2026, the port handled 339,606 TEUs, or twenty foot equivalent units, representing a 31.56% increase from the same period in 2025.
The rise in container throughput is significant because it reflects activity across Cambodia’s wider import and export economy. As more goods move through the country’s international trade network, demand for port handling, logistics and related services also increases. PPAP’s latest figures therefore offer a useful snapshot of trade activity during the first six months of the year.
The performance also highlights the continued importance of Cambodia’s river transport network. Phnom Penh Autonomous Port serves as a port authority, port operator and logistics hub, connecting businesses with regional and international trade routes through the Mekong river system.
Efficiency and service improvements support port performance
PPAP Chairman and CEO Hei Bavy attributed the strong results to improvements in delivery efficiency, competitive pricing and efforts to reduce cargo damage. These factors are increasingly important for businesses that depend on reliable logistics to control costs, protect goods and maintain predictable delivery schedules.
“The port has been enhanced to facilitate container throughput and port service through the modernisation mechanism,” Bavy said at a forum held last Thursday.
The port has also expanded its operating capacity by providing services around the clock. PPAP now operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. For importers, exporters, manufacturers and logistics companies, continuous port operations can provide greater flexibility when planning cargo movements and responding to changing supply chain requirements.
Longer storage periods give customers more flexibility
PPAP has also extended its free cargo storage period from seven days to 12 days. The move gives customers additional time to manage their shipments before storage charges begin, potentially helping businesses reduce logistics costs and improve cargo planning.
For companies handling large volumes of imported or exported goods, even modest improvements in storage flexibility can have a practical impact on supply chain management. The extended period may also make the port more attractive to businesses looking for greater predictability and flexibility in their logistics operations.
Combined with 24 hour operations, the longer free storage period demonstrates PPAP’s effort to improve the overall customer experience while supporting increased cargo activity through its terminals.
New river ports planned for Kampong Chhnang and Kratie
PPAP is also looking beyond its existing operations as it plans to open two new river ports in Kampong Chhnang and Kratie provinces, according to Bavy.
The planned facilities are part of efforts to strengthen Cambodia’s river transport network and expand the role of inland waterways in moving goods. Additional river ports could improve connections between production areas, businesses and major logistics gateways while creating more options for transporting cargo across the country.
For investors and businesses, the expansion is particularly relevant because stronger inland logistics infrastructure can support trade growth, reduce transportation bottlenecks and improve connections between Cambodia’s provinces and international markets.
PPAP remains a key part of Cambodia’s trade infrastructure
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port remain Cambodia’s two major ports and play a central role in supporting the country’s import and export activities.
PPAP’s first half performance comes as Cambodia continues to strengthen its logistics infrastructure and expand trade connections. The 28.63% increase in revenue and 31.56% growth in container throughput indicate that the river port is benefiting from increased commercial activity while continuing to invest in service improvements and network expansion.
For business leaders, investors and companies involved in manufacturing, trading, logistics and international commerce, PPAP’s results are more than just a corporate earnings figure. They offer an important indicator of the strength of Cambodia’s trade flows and the growing demand for efficient logistics infrastructure.
What the results mean for businesses and investors?
Reaching 54.14% of its annual revenue target in the first half puts PPAP in a strong position heading into the second half of 2026, although the final outcome will depend on trade conditions and cargo volumes during the remainder of the year.
The combination of higher container traffic, expanded operating hours, longer storage flexibility and planned new river ports suggests that PPAP is positioning itself to handle growing demand while improving the competitiveness of its services.
For companies considering investment or expansion in Cambodia, developments at the country’s major ports are worth monitoring closely. Port performance can provide valuable signals about trade activity, supply chain demand and the infrastructure capacity available to support future business growth.
Conclusion
PPAP’s first half results show a notable expansion in both revenue and container activity, with the port already achieving 54.14% of its 2026 revenue target. The strong performance was supported by higher cargo volumes, improved service efficiency and measures designed to make port operations more convenient for customers.
With 24 hour operations, a longer free storage period and plans for new river ports in Kampong Chhnang and Kratie, PPAP is also preparing for the next stage of Cambodia’s logistics and trade development. As import and export activity continues to shape the Cambodian economy, the performance and expansion of its major ports will remain an important factor for businesses, investors and the wider supply chain.
