Quick Answer
UNLOCODEAR RGL
CountryArgentina
Water BodySouth Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat-51.6167
Lng-68.9667
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Where a narrow-gauge railway from the Río Turbio coalfield meets ship's tackle, Río Gallegos earns its place in freight terms: the line and the conveyors at the Punta Loyola facility move coal from some 250 km inland to the loading berths at the mouth of the Gallegos River in Santa Cruz. The port comprises the El Turbio, Gas and Fiscal (general cargo) wharves plus Presidente Illia and Punta Loyola for coal and oil. Coal is the headline export — a shipment of around 60,000 tonnes went to Brazil in 2023 — while the general-cargo wharves serve mainly Argentine domestic trade. Strong tides and a shallow approach at the city wharves cap vessel size, so bulk loading is concentrated at the deeper Punta Loyola. A scheduled container service is not confirmed; the port is built around bulk and coastal cargo. Beyond the rail link and the RN 3 road, forwarders handling containers or larger breakbulk fall back on Punta Quilla near Puerto Santa Cruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Gallegos?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Gallegos is AR RGL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Puerto Gallegos located?▼
The port of Puerto Gallegos is located in Argentina (South Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Puerto Gallegos?▼
Puerto Gallegos is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Puerto Gallegos?▼
The channel depth of Puerto Gallegos is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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-51.61667, -68.96667
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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