Seaport · Argentina
Puerto Nacional
Puerto Nacional (Argentina) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13830). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARPNL
- World Port Index no.
- 13830
- Coordinates
- 38.80°S, 62.28°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 9,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Nacional, 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 Nacional
Where is Puerto Nacional?
Puerto Nacional (Argentina) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 38.80°S, 62.28°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Nacional?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARPNL for Puerto Nacional. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Nacional from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,590 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 Nacional?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Nacional 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.