Around 200,000 tonnes of cargo a year pass over Lota's quays — mostly seafood, some coal and general cargo — on the Biobío coast of southern Chile. The port grew from Matías Cousiño's coal-mining venture after 1852 and was a leading coal outlet until the mine closed in 1997, after which fishing and small-scale industrial trade took over. Its single terminal has two berths totalling about 500 metres, suited to mid-sized general-cargo and fishing vessels, backed by roughly 3,000 m² of warehousing and modest cold storage for seafood. There is no container line service here, so containerised or larger shipments are better routed through nearby Coronel or the San Vicente/Talcahuano terminals near Concepción. For shippers, Lota is a useful local fishing and breakbulk port rather than a regional gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lota?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Lota is CLLTA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Lota located?▼

The port of Lota is located in Chile (South Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Lota?▼

Lota is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Lota?▼

The channel depth of Lota is 11 meters.

Location & Weather

-37.10000, -73.15000

Channel depth: 11 m

Transit time routes from Lota

Santiago → Shanghai Santiago → Shenzhen Santiago → Guangzhou Santiago → Hong Kong Santiago → Tokyo Santiago → Busan

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