Seaport · Chile
Port of Coquimbo
Coquimbo (Chile) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14570). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLCQQ
- World Port Index no.
- 14570
- Coordinates
- 29.95°S, 71.33°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 9,650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 10,250 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Coquimbo, 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 Coquimbo
Where is Port of Coquimbo?
Coquimbo (Chile) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 29.95°S, 71.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Coquimbo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLCQQ for Coquimbo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Coquimbo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 10,250 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Valparaíso, San Antonio (Chile), Buenos Aires.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Coquimbo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Coquimbo 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.