Port of La Plata (ARLPG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of La Plata (UN/LOCODE ARLPG) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 34.8333° S, 57.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Argentina
UN/LOCODE
ARLPG
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
34.8333° S, 57.8833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Argentina

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Plata

Where is Port of La Plata located?

Port of La Plata is a seaport located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 34.8333° S, 57.8833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Plata?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Plata is ARLPG — country code AR, location code LPG.

How deep is Port of La Plata?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Plata has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of La Plata require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Plata.

What type of harbor is Port of La Plata?

Port of La Plata is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of La Plata have?

Port of La Plata is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of La Plata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →