Brazil

Port of Port De Salvador (BR SSA)

Brazil
Also known as: Bahia Salvador
Port of Port De Salvador, Brazil © JanManu · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BR SSA
Coordinates -12.9667, -38.5167 (12°58′S 38°31′W)
Region BR-BA
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #103
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 172.53

Port De Salvador operates as a working harbor in Brazil, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Port De Salvador. Draft at the approach to Port De Salvador is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port De Salvador located?
Port De Salvador is a seaport in Brazil.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port De Salvador?
The UN/LOCODE for Port De Salvador is BR SSA.
What is the channel depth at Port De Salvador?
The channel depth at Port De Salvador is 11 m.
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