Port of La Union (SV LUN)
UN/LOCODE
SV LUN
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
10 m
Nearest city
La Unión
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
El Salvador
Port information
- Also known as
- Cutuco
- Coordinates
- 13.3333, -87.8333 (13°20′N 87°50′W)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, natural
- Harbor use
- Fishing
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 11 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 14 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Oil terminal
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
La Union is a seaport on the coast of El Salvador, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 10.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to La Unión, the nearest major population center.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of La Union located?
- La Union is a seaport in El Salvador, near La Unión.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of La Union?
- The UN/LOCODE for La Union is SV LUN.
- What is the channel depth at La Union?
- The channel depth at La Union is 10 m.
Nearby ports
- Puerto De Hencan Honduras 42 km
- Corinto Nicaragua 119 km
- Puerto Sandino Nicaragua 172 km
- Acajutla El Salvador 218 km
- Acajutla Offshore Terminal El Salvador 222 km
- Tela Honduras 276 km
- Santo Tomas De Castilla Guatemala 276 km
- Puerto Cortes Honduras 278 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 14159 km
- Singapore Singapore 17946 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 9004 km
- Los Angeles USA 3818 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 14156 km
- Hamburg Germany 9325 km
- Santos Brazil 6129 km
- Durban South Africa 13515 km
Evaluate the value of your shipment in an instant
The calculation includes customs clearance, cleaning, excise taxes, VAT, customs tariffs, insurance