Port of Fray Bentos (UYFZB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fray Bentos (UN/LOCODE UYFZB) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 33.1167° S, 58.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Uruguay
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fray Bentos
Where is Port of Fray Bentos located?
Port of Fray Bentos is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 33.1167° S, 58.3167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fray Bentos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fray Bentos is UYFZB — country code UY, location code FZB.
How deep is Port of Fray Bentos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fray Bentos has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Fray Bentos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fray Bentos.
What type of harbor is Port of Fray Bentos?
Port of Fray Bentos is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fray Bentos have?
Port of Fray Bentos is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fray Bentos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →