Ecuador

Port of Guayaquil (EC GYE)

UN/LOCODE
EC GYE
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Guayaquil
Body of water
South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Ecuador
Port information
Region
EC-G
Coordinates
-2.2000, -79.8833 (2°12′S 79°53′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
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
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
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
#371
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #371
224.79
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
Distance to major hubs

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