Argentina

Port of Buenos Aires (AR BUE)

Argentina
Port of Buenos Aires, Argentina © Luis Argerich · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE AR BUE
Coordinates -34.6000, -58.3667 (34°36′S 58°22′W)
Region AR-C
Nearest city Buenos Aires
Body of water Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t 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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #389
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 243.61

Buenos Aires operates as a working harbor in Argentina, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Buenos Aires. Draft at the approach to Buenos Aires is constrained by a 6.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Buenos Aires located?
Buenos Aires is a seaport in Argentina.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Buenos Aires?
The UN/LOCODE for Buenos Aires is AR BUE.
What is the channel depth at Buenos Aires?
The channel depth at Buenos Aires is 6.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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