Brazil

Port of Porto Alegre (BR POA)

UN/LOCODE
BR POA
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Pôrto Alegre
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Brazil
Port of Porto Alegre, Brazil © Ricocampos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
BR-RS
Coordinates
-30.0333, -51.2333 (30°02′S 51°14′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
6.4 m
Cargo pier depth
4.9 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
235 m × 35 m × 5.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Porto Alegre is a seaport on the coast of Brazil, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 4.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Pôrto Alegre, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Porto Alegre located?
Porto Alegre is a seaport in Brazil, near Pôrto Alegre.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Alegre?
The UN/LOCODE for Porto Alegre is BR POA.
What is the channel depth at Porto Alegre?
The channel depth at Porto Alegre is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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