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ARLPG La Plata Port
La Plata Port is the seaport of La plata, in the city of La platain Argentina. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is ARLPG.

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Port Code

ARLPG

Name

La Plata

Country / Region

Argentina

City

La plata

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-34.8510000

Longitude

-57.8845000

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Port Overview

La Plata Port (UN/LOCODE: ARLPG)

La Plata is a maritime and river-influenced industrial port in Argentina, positioned approximately 55 km southeast of Buenos Aires and about 9 km inland on the Río de la Plata. Its deepwater facilities are located at Ensenada. The port is principally an energy, petrochemical and industrial cargo gateway rather than a conventional container hub. Gran Dock handles crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied gas, while the Puerto Ingeniero Rocca berth supports steel-industry raw-material imports and exports of processed steel products. For our service team, ARLPG is best assessed as a project, liquid-bulk, steel and industrial supply-chain port, with berth suitability and inland delivery arrangements requiring confirmation before booking.

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Industrial port profile

Primary cargo flows are linked to refining, petrochemicals, energy and steel manufacturing rather than broad consumer-goods container distribution.

Two principal berthing areas

The supplied port record identifies Gran Dock and Puerto Ingeniero Rocca as the main berthing areas, with different cargo specializations.

Liquid-bulk controls

Crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied gas require cargo-specific declarations, safety documentation, compatibility checks and terminal approval.

Vessel-size boundary

The supplied record states a maximum vessel size of approximately LOA 215 m and beam 30 m; actual acceptance remains subject to berth, draft, tide and harbour-master confirmation.

Non-container planning

The port record lists three FCL-related services and no LCL or automotive services. Containerized cargo should therefore be checked for actual terminal acceptance and feeder connectivity.

Facilities & Services

Cargo Infrastructure and Handling Scope

Gran Dock: principally associated with tankers from national oil fields; crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied gas are handled according to the supplied port description.
Refining and pipeline interface: the port area includes a refinery, while crude supply is connected with the pipeline network toward Puerto Rosales near Bahía Blanca. Routing and transfer responsibility must be confirmed for each shipment.
Petrochemical handling: benzene and other petrochemical products are associated with the nearby petrochemical plant. Product classification, tank compatibility and terminal acceptance are essential before nomination.
Puerto Ingeniero Rocca berth: serves a cold-rolling steel mill, receiving raw materials such as coils and supporting exports of cold-rolled steel sheets and wire.
Inland collection and delivery: road planning is normally required for industrial cargo. Our service team should verify vehicle dimensions, loading equipment, route restrictions, escort needs and delivery-site unloading conditions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic Without Unsupported Schedule Promises

Planning area	Forwarding assessment
Overseas imports	Industrial cargo may require a nominated vessel, bulk parcel, project shipment or an ocean service connecting through another regional gateway. Direct service, port rotation and equipment availability must be confirmed case by case.
Regional distribution	The Río de la Plata position supports access to the Buenos Aires metropolitan and Argentine industrial market, subject to inland capacity and customs release.
Export flows	Steel products, petrochemicals and energy-related cargo require cargo-specific terminal windows and vessel acceptance rather than a standard container timetable.
Transit-time drivers	Actual lead time depends on vessel nomination, berth window, river conditions, weather, cargo inspection, dangerous-goods approval, customs processing and inland delivery coordination.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific routing estimate only after confirming cargo type, Incoterms, packing form, vessel profile, terminal acceptance and final destination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial Hinterland Profile

Buenos Aires metropolitan market

Its position southeast of Buenos Aires makes the wider metropolitan and Río de la Plata industrial area a major inland planning reference, although the final delivery route must be checked by cargo dimensions and destination.

Energy and refining

Typical cargo includes crude oil, refined petroleum products and liquefied gas associated with oil-field supply, refinery activity and related distribution.

Petrochemicals

Benzene and other petrochemical products may move through the industrial complex. SDS, UN classification, flash point and emergency-response information should be collected before booking.

Steel supply chain

Steel coils and other raw materials are imported for cold rolling, while cold-rolled sheets and wire are associated with export movements.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Controls Before Cargo Acceptance

Cut-off and berth window: do not rely on a generic container closing time. Our service team should obtain the terminal or vessel operator's cargo cut-off, nomination deadline, documentation deadline and berth window for the specific movement.
Dangerous goods and bulk cargo: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, SDS and emergency information. Liquid cargo additionally requires product specifications, quantity, tank or vessel compatibility and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: align commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits, certificates of origin and cargo classification before arrival. Customs release and physical inspection can change the delivery plan.
Inland transport: verify axle limits, road access, trailer type, coil securing, tank-truck requirements, delivery-site lifting capacity and any escort or appointment requirement before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, SDS if applicable, quantity, packing method, dimensions, gross weight, loading port, discharge preference and final delivery address before requesting a quotation.
For steel coils, specify coil diameter, width, weight per coil, lifting points, securing method and whether the cargo is breakbulk or containerized. Do not assume standard container equipment is suitable.
For petroleum and petrochemical cargo, obtain terminal acceptance and dangerous-goods approval before fixing the vessel or inland equipment; ensure the declared product data matches the shipping documents.
Keep a routing alternative through another suitable regional gateway for time-sensitive cargo, but compare total cost, customs implications, inland distance, equipment availability and cargo-handling capability rather than port distance alone.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About ARLPG

Is ARLPG a conventional container hub?: It is principally an industrial port focused on energy, petrochemical and steel cargo. Our service team checks actual FCL acceptance, equipment availability and the applicable terminal before confirming a container booking.
Which berth should be considered for petroleum or petrochemical cargo?: Gran Dock is the relevant area identified in the supplied port record for tankers, crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied gas. Final berth allocation and acceptance depend on the product, vessel and terminal confirmation.
Can steel coils be shipped through La Plata?: Yes, the Puerto Ingeniero Rocca berth is associated with steel-coil raw-material imports and exports of processed steel. Coil dimensions, lifting arrangements, securing and the discharge facility must be approved in advance.
Does the stated vessel limit guarantee acceptance?: No. The supplied record states approximately LOA 215 m and beam 30 m as maximum size parameters. Actual acceptance may be narrower because of draft, manoeuvring, berth availability, weather, river conditions and harbour authority restrictions.
How early should documents be submitted?: As early as possible, especially for dangerous goods, bulk liquids, controlled products and oversized steel. The operative cut-offs are shipment-specific and must be obtained from the nominated vessel and terminal.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Primary port record: the supplied ARLPG data record is the basis for the UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates, approximate location, berth description, cargo profile, reported annual cargo volume, load-line designation and stated vessel dimensions.
Regulatory verification: current maritime, navigation and port-safety requirements should be checked with the relevant Argentine authorities, including argentina.gob.ar and prefecturanaval.gov.ar.
Trade and statistical context: national trade and economic statistics should be validated against indec.gob.ar when a current statistical series is required.
Operational boundary: schedules, terminal acceptance, berth windows, charges, customs status, draft restrictions, dangerous-goods permissions and inland conditions are changeable items. Our service team confirms them against the nominated vessel, terminal and shipment documents before execution.