Port of Buenos Aires (ARBUE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Buenos Aires (UN/LOCODE ARBUE) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 34.6000° S, 58.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Argentina
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Buenos Aires
Where is Port of Buenos Aires located?
Port of Buenos Aires is a seaport located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 34.6000° S, 58.3667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Buenos Aires?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Buenos Aires is ARBUE — country code AR, location code BUE.
How deep is Port of Buenos Aires?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Buenos Aires has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Buenos Aires require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Buenos Aires.
What type of harbor is Port of Buenos Aires?
Port of Buenos Aires is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Buenos Aires have?
Port of Buenos Aires is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Buenos Aires are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →