Seaport · Argentina
Port of Bahia Blanca
Bahia Blanca (Argentina) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13815). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARBHI
- World Port Index no.
- 13815
- Coordinates
- 38.78°S, 62.27°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bahia Blanca, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Bahia Blanca
Where is Port of Bahia Blanca?
Bahia Blanca (Argentina) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 38.78°S, 62.27°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahia Blanca?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARBHI for Bahia Blanca. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bahia Blanca from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Buenos Aires, Montevideo, San Antonio (Chile).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bahia Blanca?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bahia Blanca through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.