Chile

Port of Iquique (CL IQQ)

Chile
Port of Iquique, Chile © DIX2007 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CL IQQ
Coordinates -20.2000, -70.1667 (20°12′S 70°10′W)
Region CL-TA
Nearest city Iquique
Body of water South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 15.5 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Medium
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 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #383
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 116.25

Iquique is a seaport on the coast of Chile, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Iquique located?
Iquique is a seaport in Chile.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Iquique?
The UN/LOCODE for Iquique is CL IQQ.
What is the channel depth at Iquique?
The channel depth at Iquique is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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