Seaport · Ecuador
Port of Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas (Ecuador) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15330). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ECESM
- World Port Index no.
- 15330
- Coordinates
- 1.00°N, 79.65°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Ecuador
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 230.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- 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: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 10,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Esmeraldas, 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 Esmeraldas
Where is Port of Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas (Ecuador) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 1.00°N, 79.65°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Esmeraldas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ECESM for Esmeraldas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Esmeraldas?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 230.0 m for Esmeraldas. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Esmeraldas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Guayaquil, Buenaventura, Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Esmeraldas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Esmeraldas 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.