Puerto Rico

Port of San Juan (PR SJU)

UN/LOCODE
PR SJU
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
San Juan
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Puerto Rico
Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico © Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Port information
Coordinates
18.4667, -66.1167 (18°28′N 66°07′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Excellent
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#135
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #135
116.8
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 116.8

San Juan operates as a working harbor in Puerto Rico, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at San Juan. Draft at the approach to San Juan is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of San Juan located?
San Juan is a seaport in Puerto Rico.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Juan?
The UN/LOCODE for San Juan is PR SJU.
What is the channel depth at San Juan?
The channel depth at San Juan is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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