Seaport · Brazil
Port of Pelotas
Pelotas (Brazil) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13070). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRPET
- World Port Index no.
- 13070
- Coordinates
- 31.78°S, 52.33°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 9,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pelotas, 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 Pelotas
Where is Port of Pelotas?
Pelotas (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 31.78°S, 52.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pelotas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRPET for Pelotas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pelotas?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 5.2 m for Pelotas. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pelotas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,090 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 Rio Grande, Montevideo, Buenos Aires.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pelotas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pelotas 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.