At the centre of Argentina's fishing industry, Mar del Plata combines the country's largest fishing fleet with reefer-driven seafood exports. Frozen fish and fishmeal dominate throughput, accounting for some 85% of cargo at the TC2 container terminal, with industrial inputs and chemicals making up the balance. The two terminals (TC1 and TC2) are modest in scale – TC2 is rated at roughly 50,000 TEU per year – so this is a niche reefer and breakbulk gateway rather than a deep-sea container hub. Behind a breakwater on the South Atlantic, berths offer around 11 m of depth, suitable for reefer boxes, breakbulk and the fishing fleet. Hinterland links to the Buenos Aires region run mainly by road, supported by rail. For large container volumes or global liner services, Buenos Aires and Bahía Blanca are the practical alternatives, with Quequén adding capacity for agricultural bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mar Del Plata?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Mar Del Plata is AR MDQ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Mar Del Plata located?▼

The port of Mar Del Plata is located in Argentina (South Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Mar Del Plata?▼

Mar Del Plata is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Mar Del Plata?▼

The channel depth of Mar Del Plata is 6.4 meters.

Location & Weather

-38.03333, -57.53333

Channel depth: 6.4 m

Transit time routes from Mar Del Plata

Buenos Aires → Shanghai Buenos Aires → Shenzhen Buenos Aires → Guangzhou Buenos Aires → Hong Kong Buenos Aires → Tokyo Buenos Aires → Busan

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