Port of Colon (ARCOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Colon (UN/LOCODE ARCOL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 32.2167° S, 58.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- 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 Colon
Where is Port of Colon located?
Port of Colon is a seaport located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 32.2167° S, 58.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Colon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Colon is ARCOL — country code AR, location code COL.
How deep is Port of Colon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Colon has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Colon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Colon.
What type of harbor is Port of Colon?
Port of Colon is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Colon have?
Port of Colon is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Colon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →