Seaport · Argentina
Port of Ushuaia
Ushuaia (Argentina) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13980). It lies on the Drake Passage.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARUSH
- World Port Index no.
- 13980
- Coordinates
- 54.82°S, 68.30°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- 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 | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 317.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
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) | 8,150 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia
Where is Port of Ushuaia?
Ushuaia (Argentina) lies on the Drake Passage, at about 54.82°S, 68.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ushuaia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARUSH for Ushuaia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ushuaia?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 317.0 m for Ushuaia. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ushuaia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,150 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Antonio (Chile), Buenos Aires, Montevideo.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ushuaia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ushuaia 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.