Seaport · Peru
Port of Paita
Paita (Peru) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15170). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Peru
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PEPAI
- World Port Index no.
- 15170
- Coordinates
- 5.08°S, 81.12°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Peru
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 48.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
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) | 10,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,220 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Paita, 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 Paita
Where is Port of Paita?
Paita (Peru) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 5.08°S, 81.12°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paita?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PEPAI for Paita. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Paita?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 48.2 m, draft 12.5 m for Paita. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Paita from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Guayaquil, Chancay, Callao (Lima).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Paita?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Paita 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.