Seaport · El Salvador
Port of La Union
La Union (El Salvador) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15600). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- El Salvador
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SVLUN
- World Port Index no.
- 15600
- Coordinates
- 13.33°N, 87.83°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Fishing
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- El Salvador
- Other names
- Cutuco
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 10.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Entrance width | 159.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Chemical holding tank disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 9,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to La Union, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 150 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 180 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 350 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 530 nm
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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about La Union
Where is Port of La Union?
La Union (El Salvador) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 13.33°N, 87.83°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Union?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SVLUN for La Union. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is La Union from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from La Union?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for La Union 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.