Seaport · Puerto Rico
Port of Playa De Ponce
Playa De Ponce (Puerto Rico) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11260). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Puerto Rico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PRPSE
- World Port Index no.
- 11260
- Coordinates
- 17.98°N, 66.62°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Puerto Rico
- 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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 9,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Playa De Ponce, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Playa De Ponce
Where is Port of Playa De Ponce?
Playa De Ponce (Puerto Rico) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.98°N, 66.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Playa De Ponce?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PRPSE for Playa De Ponce. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Playa De Ponce from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Playa De Ponce?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Playa De Ponce 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.