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UNLOCODECLTAL
CountryChile
Water BodySouth Pacific Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat-36.7000
Lng-73.1000
Classificationregional_20260915
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About This Seaport
Run by Empresa Portuaria Talcahuano San Vicente (Portsur) and home to the Chilean Navy's main base and the ASMAR shipyard, one of South America's largest, Talcahuano is a multipurpose terminal on Chile's Biobío coast. On 18 June 2026, ASMAR Talcahuano launched the LSD Magallanes, the first large multipurpose landing ship of Chile's Continuous Naval Construction Plan, marking a significant milestone for the domestic shipbuilding industry. Also in 2026, ASMAR announced that the Syncrolift modernisation project (investment of around USD 80 million) has been postponed to 2027 due to a redesign of the shipyard layout and civil infrastructure requirements. The port handles general and bulk cargo, vehicle imports and seafood, alongside extensive ship-repair and naval activity. Containerised liner traffic in the bay is concentrated at neighbouring San Vicente, which moves around 500,000 TEU a year, rather than at Talcahuano itself. The south-central Chilean hinterland feeds forestry, agricultural and aquaculture exports to the port by road and rail. Shippers needing container services should look to San Vicente, with Coronel and Lirquén as further regional options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Talcahuano?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Talcahuano is CLTAL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Talcahuano located?▼
The port of Talcahuano is located in Chile (South Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Talcahuano?▼
Talcahuano is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Talcahuano?▼
The channel depth of Talcahuano is 23.2 meters.
Location & Weather
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-36.70000, -73.10000
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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