Seaport · Argentina
Puerto Deseado
Puerto Deseado (Argentina) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13930). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARPUD
- World Port Index no.
- 13930
- Coordinates
- 47.75°S, 65.90°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 8,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,540 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Deseado, 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 Puerto Deseado
Where is Puerto Deseado?
Puerto Deseado (Argentina) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 47.75°S, 65.90°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Deseado?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARPUD for Puerto Deseado. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Deseado from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,150 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Buenos Aires, Montevideo, San Antonio (Chile).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Deseado?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Deseado 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.