Port of Iquitos (PEIQT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Iquitos (UN/LOCODE PEIQT) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 3.7500° S, 73.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 18.3 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
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peru Amazon River
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Iquitos
Where is Port of Iquitos located?
Port of Iquitos is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.7500° S, 73.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Iquitos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Iquitos is PEIQT — country code PE, location code IQT.
How deep is Port of Iquitos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Iquitos has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 18.3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Iquitos?
Port of Iquitos reports a maximum draft of 7.9 m, a maximum length of 152 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Iquitos?
Port of Iquitos is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Iquitos have?
Port of Iquitos is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Iquitos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →