Seaport · Argentina
Puerto Gallegos
Puerto Gallegos (Argentina) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13960). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARRGL
- World Port Index no.
- 13960
- Coordinates
- 51.62°S, 68.97°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- Other names
- Rio Gallegos
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 8,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Gallegos, 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 Gallegos
Where is Puerto Gallegos?
Puerto Gallegos (Argentina) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 51.62°S, 68.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Gallegos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARRGL for Puerto Gallegos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Gallegos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Antonio (Chile), Buenos Aires, Valparaíso.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Gallegos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Gallegos 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.