Seaport · Chile
Port of Talcahuano
Talcahuano (Chile) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14420). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLTAL
- World Port Index no.
- 14420
- Coordinates
- 36.70°S, 73.10°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- 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) | 9,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,240 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Talcahuano, 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 Talcahuano
Where is Port of Talcahuano?
Talcahuano (Chile) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 36.70°S, 73.10°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Talcahuano?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLTAL for Talcahuano. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Talcahuano from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Antonio (Chile), Valparaíso, Buenos Aires.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Talcahuano?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Talcahuano 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.