Seaport · Uruguay
Port of Jose Ignacio
Jose Ignacio (Uruguay) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13115). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Uruguay
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- UYJIT
- World Port Index no.
- 13115
- Coordinates
- 34.95°S, 54.70°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Uruguay
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 9,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Jose Ignacio, 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 Jose Ignacio
Where is Port of Jose Ignacio?
Jose Ignacio (Uruguay) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 34.95°S, 54.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jose Ignacio?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE UYJIT for Jose Ignacio. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Jose Ignacio from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Jose Ignacio?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Jose Ignacio 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.