Argentina

Port of Bahia Blanca (AR BHI)

UN/LOCODE
AR BHI
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Bahía Blanca
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Argentina
Port information
Region
AR-B
Coordinates
-38.7833, -62.2667 (38°47′S 62°16′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by ice: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
19.86
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 19.86

Bahia Blanca operates as a working harbor in Argentina, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Bahia Blanca. Draft at the approach to Bahia Blanca is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Bahia Blanca typically connects onward through Bahía Blanca.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bahia Blanca located?
Bahia Blanca is a seaport in Argentina, near Bahía Blanca.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahia Blanca?
The UN/LOCODE for Bahia Blanca is AR BHI.
What is the channel depth at Bahia Blanca?
The channel depth at Bahia Blanca is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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