About 150 km north of Lima, on Peru's central coast, Puerto de Huacho works mainly as a fisheries harbour rather than a commercial cargo gateway. Operating as an open roadstead rather than an enclosed basin, it concentrates on landing, processing and shipping fish and fishmeal, with a few general-cargo berths handling local agricultural produce. Container line services are not confirmed, and the port is not equipped for large-scale customs clearance or international containerised freight. Bunkers are available, while repair capacity is limited to fishing vessels and smaller craft. Inland distribution depends on the Panamericana road corridor toward Lima, with no rail link. Forwarders moving containers or project cargo route through Callao, with Salaverry and Paramonga as regional alternatives for bulk and agribulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Huacho?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Huacho is PEHCO. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Puerto De Huacho located?▼

The port of Puerto De Huacho is located in Peru (South Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Puerto De Huacho?▼

Puerto De Huacho is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

Location & Weather

-11.11667, -77.61667

Transit time routes from Puerto De Huacho

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

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