Seaport · Honduras
Puerto De Hencan
Puerto De Hencan (Honduras) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15570). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Honduras
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- HNSLO
- World Port Index no.
- 15570
- Coordinates
- 13.40°N, 87.45°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Honduras West Coast
- Other names
- Puerto De San Lorenzo
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 9,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto De Hencan, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 150 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 200 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 330 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 510 nm
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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto De Hencan
Where is Puerto De Hencan?
Puerto De Hencan (Honduras) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 13.40°N, 87.45°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Hencan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE HNSLO for Puerto De Hencan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto De Hencan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto De Hencan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto De Hencan 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.