Seaport · Argentina
Port of Parana
Parana (Argentina) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13570). It lies on the Rio de la Plata.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARPRA
- World Port Index no.
- 13570
- Coordinates
- 31.72°S, 60.53°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 9,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,360 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Parana, 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 Parana
Where is Port of Parana?
Parana (Argentina) lies on the Rio de la Plata, at about 31.72°S, 60.53°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Parana?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARPRA for Parana. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Parana from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Parana?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Parana 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.