Brazil

Port of Santos (BR SSZ)

Brazil
Port of Santos, Brazil © Claus Bunks aka Afrobrasil on flickr · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BR SSZ
Coordinates -23.9500, -46.3000 (23°57′S 46°18′W)
Region BR-SP
Nearest city Santos
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 354 m × 49 m × 15 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
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 Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #358
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 365.48

Santos is a seaport on the coast of Brazil, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Large, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Santos located?
Santos is a seaport in Brazil.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santos?
The UN/LOCODE for Santos is BR SSZ.
What is the channel depth at Santos?
The channel depth at Santos is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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