The port covers an area of 320 hectares and serves a fast-expanding hinterland that includes the economic development region under the Bintulu Development Authority as well as the outlaying regions in the resource-rich state of Sarawak and neighbouring states in Malaysia.

It is the only export gateway for Malaysia's biggest export earner - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) produced from the Central Luconia field, off the Bintulu coast. In addition it handles a growing volume of a variety of general cargoes, liquid and dry bulk and containerised cargoes.

The port is well-equipped with dedicated berths and state-of-the-art facilities to handle a variety of cargo and ships effectively. A wide range of cargo handling equipments and ancilliary facilities to meet the expanding and demanding requirements of the trade at the port are also available.

An important feature which few ports provide and which Bintulu Port possesses is the Vessel Traffic Surveillance System (VTS) - crucial in monitoring, controlling and navigating vessels safely in the port water limits.

Since its commencement of operations on 1st January 1983, the Port has enhanced its operational capabilities considerably to provide greater capacity and capability to meet the needs of the port users. The latest addition to the current facilities is a new dedicated container terminal with a total quay length of 450 metres. The container terminal is equipped with the latest and most modern port equipments and other supporting facilities similar to those available at other world class ports globally.