Seaport · Chile
Port of Tocopilla
Tocopilla (Chile) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14720). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Chile
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CLTOQ
- World Port Index no.
- 14720
- Coordinates
- 22.08°S, 70.23°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Chile
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 200.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 10,110 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 10,620 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tocopilla, 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 Tocopilla
Where is Port of Tocopilla?
Tocopilla (Chile) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 22.08°S, 70.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tocopilla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CLTOQ for Tocopilla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tocopilla?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 200.0 m for Tocopilla. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tocopilla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,110 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 10,620 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Valparaíso, San Antonio (Chile), Callao (Lima).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tocopilla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tocopilla 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.