Copper concentrate, iron ore and fruit, not containers, are the cargoes that move through Puerto Caldera in Chile's Atacama Region. Concentrate from the Candelaria mine (Lundin) ships via the mechanised Punta Padrones mineral terminal near Caldera, while the Commercial Wharf and the Punta Caleta quay handle iron ore, fruit and general cargo. An offshore oil terminal operated by Copec rounds out the bay's facilities. Together these handle roughly 7.4 percent of Chile's foreign-trade cargo and about 14.6 percent of its solid bulk. This is a bulk and minerals hub, not a container line port or a general-cargo customs gateway. Shippers needing containers in northern Chile use Antofagasta, while regional mining stays with the Caldera bay terminal system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Caldera?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Caldera is CL CLD. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Puerto Caldera located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Puerto Caldera?▼

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

What is the channel depth of Puerto Caldera?▼

The channel depth of Puerto Caldera is 14 meters.

Location & Weather

-27.05000, -70.83333

Channel depth: 14 m

Transit time routes from Puerto Caldera

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

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