Port of Paysandu (UYPDU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paysandu (UN/LOCODE UYPDU) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 32.3167° S, 58.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- 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 Paysandu
Where is Port of Paysandu located?
Port of Paysandu is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 32.3167° S, 58.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paysandu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paysandu is UYPDU — country code UY, location code PDU.
How deep is Port of Paysandu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paysandu has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Paysandu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paysandu.
What type of harbor is Port of Paysandu?
Port of Paysandu is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Paysandu have?
Port of Paysandu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paysandu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →