Seaport · Peru
Port of Pimentel
Pimentel (Peru) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15110). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Peru
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PEPMT
- World Port Index no.
- 15110
- Coordinates
- 6.83°S, 79.93°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Peru
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 9.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
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) | 10,340 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,340 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pimentel, 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 Pimentel
Where is Port of Pimentel?
Pimentel (Peru) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 6.83°S, 79.93°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pimentel?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PEPMT for Pimentel. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pimentel from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,340 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,880 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 Pimentel?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pimentel 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.