Seaport · Chile
Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams (Chile) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14075). It lies on the Drake Passage.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLWPU
- World Port Index no.
- 14075
- Coordinates
- 54.93°S, 67.60°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- 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 | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 8,140 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,750 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Williams, 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 Williams
Where is Puerto Williams?
Puerto Williams (Chile) lies on the Drake Passage, at about 54.93°S, 67.60°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Williams?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLWPU for Puerto Williams. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Williams from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,140 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,750 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 Williams?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Williams 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.