Peru

Port of Paita (PE PAI)

UN/LOCODE
PE PAI
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Paita
Body of water
South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Peru
Port of Paita, Peru © UE en Perú · CC BY 2.0
Port information
Coordinates
-5.0833, -81.1167 (5°05′S 81°07′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
4 m
Anchorage depth
18.6 m
Cargo pier depth
14 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
48.2 m × 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
#44
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #44
138.29
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 138.29

Paita operates as a working harbor in Peru, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Paita. Draft at the approach to Paita is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Paita located?
Paita is a seaport in Peru.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paita?
The UN/LOCODE for Paita is PE PAI.
What is the channel depth at Paita?
The channel depth at Paita is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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