Owned by Chile's state copper corporation Codelco, the working cargo berth serving Chañaral is the adjacent Puerto Barquito, a mineral and fuel terminal on the Atacama coast. Copper concentrate is the dominant export: in 2025 Capstone Copper completed a first pilot shipment of about 11,300 tonnes of wet concentrate from its nearby Manto Verde mine. A roughly US$20 million Codelco upgrade added a new shiploader and refurbished storage and conveying equipment. This is a bulk and mining-logistics site rather than a container or general-cargo gateway, and liner container handling here is not confirmed. Hinterland links run by road, and historically by rail, to the mines around Potrerillos and Manto Verde. Shippers needing containers or breakbulk in the Atacama Region typically use Caldera, or the larger ore ports of Mejillones and Antofagasta.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Chanaral?▼

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

Where is the port of Puerto Chanaral located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Puerto Chanaral?▼

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

What is the channel depth of Puerto Chanaral?▼

The channel depth of Puerto Chanaral is 23.2 meters.

Location & Weather

-26.35000, -70.65000

Channel depth: 23.2 m

Transit time routes from Puerto Chanaral

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

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