Seaport · Chile
Port of Bahia De Valdivia
Bahia De Valdivia (Chile) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14340). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLZAL
- World Port Index no.
- 14340
- Coordinates
- 39.80°S, 73.25°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 9,060 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bahia De Valdivia, 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. 125 (Enroute) - West Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Bahia De Valdivia
Where is Port of Bahia De Valdivia?
Bahia De Valdivia (Chile) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 39.80°S, 73.25°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahia De Valdivia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLZAL for Bahia De Valdivia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bahia De Valdivia?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 4.8 m for Bahia De Valdivia. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bahia De Valdivia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,060 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Antonio (Chile), Valparaíso, Buenos Aires.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bahia De Valdivia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bahia De Valdivia 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.