Seaport · Peru
Puerto De Huacho
Puerto De Huacho (Peru) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14980). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Peru
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PEHCO
- World Port Index no.
- 14980
- Coordinates
- 11.12°S, 77.62°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Peru
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 10,550 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 10,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto De Huacho, 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 Puerto De Huacho
Where is Puerto De Huacho?
Puerto De Huacho (Peru) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 11.12°S, 77.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Huacho?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PEHCO for Puerto De Huacho. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto De Huacho from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,550 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 10,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chancay, Callao (Lima), Guayaquil.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto De Huacho?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto De Huacho 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.