Ecuador

Port of Guayaquil (EC GYE)

Ecuador
Port information
UN/LOCODE EC GYE
Coordinates -2.2000, -79.8833 (2°12′S 79°53′W)
Region EC-G
Nearest city Guayaquil
Body of water South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 212.5 m × 51 m × 9.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #371
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 224.79

Located in Ecuador, the port of Guayaquil serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Guayaquil has a Small harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Guayaquil work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Guayaquil located?
Guayaquil is a seaport in Ecuador.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Guayaquil?
The UN/LOCODE for Guayaquil is EC GYE.
What is the channel depth at Guayaquil?
The channel depth at Guayaquil is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
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