Honduras

Port of Puerto Cortes (HN PCR)

UN/LOCODE
HN PCR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
13.5 m
Nearest city
Puerto Cortés
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Honduras
Port information
Coordinates
15.8333, -87.9500 (15°50′N 87°57′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
0.3 m
Anchorage depth
9 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Floating crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water
Ratings
#343
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #343
144.95
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 144.95

Puerto Cortes is a seaport on the coast of Honduras, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Open roadstead layout. The channel depth runs to 13.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Puerto Cortés, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Puerto Cortes located?
Puerto Cortes is a seaport in Honduras, near Puerto Cortés.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Cortes?
The UN/LOCODE for Puerto Cortes is HN PCR.
What is the channel depth at Puerto Cortes?
The channel depth at Puerto Cortes is 13.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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