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CLTAL Talcahuano Port
Talcahuano Port is the major seaport of Talcahuano, in the city of Talcahuanoin Chile. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is CLTAL.

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Port Code

CLTAL

Name

Talcahuano

Country / Region

Chile

City

Talcahuano

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-36.7065000

Longitude

-73.0989000

Est. Unit Price

$40/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Talcahuano (UN/LOCODE: CLTAL) is a coastal seaport on the western shore of Concepcion Bay in Chile’s Biobío Region, approximately 15 km northwest of Concepcion and about 430 km southwest of Santiago. The port is naturally sheltered and is associated with container, fish and reefer cargo, while naval, dry-docking and ship-repair activities are located to the north of the commercial area. Access to the port is divided into channels by Quiriquina Island. For international forwarding, CLTAL is best treated as a regional port option whose actual terminal availability, vessel acceptance and cargo-handling conditions must be confirmed for each sailing. The port infrastructure was heavily affected by the 2010 earthquake, so our service team verifies current operating arrangements rather than relying on historical assumptions.

UN/LOCODE	CLTAL
Port / City	TALCAHUANO, Talcahuano
Country / Region	Chile · Biobío Region · South and Central America
Coordinates	36°42′23.4″S, 73°05′56.0″W; supplied port database coordinates: -36.7065000, -73.0989000
Port profile	Commercial seaport with sheltered-bay access; container, fish and reefer relevance

Key Highlights

Regional positioningCLTAL serves the Concepcion Bay and Biobío logistics area and should be assessed alongside alternative Chilean gateways for schedule and equipment availability.

Protected watersThe naturally sheltered setting can support port operations, but channel routing and marine restrictions remain subject to the vessel and terminal confirmation.

Reefer sensitivityFish and other temperature-controlled cargo require early checks on plug availability, receiving windows, power continuity and inspection arrangements.

Mixed-use environmentCommercial cargo operations coexist with naval and ship-repair activity, making berth allocation and port access confirmation important.

Recovery-related cautionHistorical infrastructure disruption means our team validates current facilities, working procedures and carrier acceptance before issuing a firm routing recommendation.

Facilities & Services

Commercial cargo handling: The supplied port profile identifies container, fish and reefer cargo as relevant activity. Specific terminal equipment, operating windows and cargo acceptance are confirmed case by case.
Reefer operations: Temperature-controlled shipments should be checked for plug-in capability, pre-trip inspection requirements, monitoring arrangements and emergency power procedures before booking.
Fish and marine cargo: Cargo related to the fishing sector may involve specialized packaging, sanitary documentation and controlled receiving conditions; the commodity and authority requirements must be reviewed before dispatch.
Ship-repair interface: Naval and dry-docking facilities are located north of the commercial port. Foreign-vessel access to shipyard facilities is subject to authorization and is not interchangeable with commercial cargo service.
Inland collection: Road pickup and delivery from the Biobío area should be arranged against confirmed terminal windows, truck availability, weight limits and any local access restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Export direction: Cargo may be planned toward Chilean, Pacific South American and wider international markets, but the applicable feeder or mainline connection, transshipment port and carrier acceptance must be confirmed before quotation.
Import direction: Overseas cargo may require a regional connection before reaching CLTAL. Our team checks the complete port rotation rather than presenting an assumed direct service.
Reefer planning: Transit performance depends on connection integrity, reefer power availability, inspections, weather, vessel sequencing and the cargo’s required temperature range.
Time basis: No fixed transit time is promised without a carrier schedule, booking confirmation and current terminal cut-offs. Port congestion, berth allocation and transshipment changes can materially affect the final ETA.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Talcahuano is positioned within the Concepcion metropolitan and Biobío logistics area, with road links serving industrial, commercial and fishing-related supply chains.
Fishing economy: Fish and seafood movements are a notable cargo consideration. Exporters should coordinate sanitary documentation, production-site collection, temperature control and inspection timing.
Containerized goods: General container cargo can include industrial inputs, consumer goods and regional exports, subject to the selected carrier’s equipment and service design.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Reefer shipments are operationally sensitive to pre-cooling, plug allocation, genset arrangements during inland transport and timely terminal receiving.
Project or repair-related cargo: Oversized, heavy or shipyard-related cargo requires advance review of handling points, road access, lifting arrangements, permits and authorized receiving locations.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM deadline, documentation cut-off, reefer receiving window and dangerous-goods closing time are service-specific. Our team obtains written confirmation from the carrier or terminal before truck dispatch.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details. Acceptance is subject to carrier, terminal and Chilean authority review.
Customs and inspections: Commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, origin documents, permits and commodity-specific certificates must match the cargo. Customs or sanitary inspection can affect release and delivery timing.
Inland delivery: Before pickup, our service team verifies cargo weight, dimensions, chassis and truck suitability, road restrictions, appointment requirements, seal control and any need for escort or special permits.

Shipping Tips

Request the carrier’s current CLTAL service plan before confirming the sales contract, including the actual terminal, transshipment point, cut-offs and equipment release conditions.
For seafood and other reefer cargo, submit temperature range, set-point, ventilation, commodity description and required certificates at booking stage; do not wait until the container reaches the gate.
For heavy, oversized or hazardous cargo, provide dimensions, gross weight, packing method and photographs early so our team can verify road, terminal and vessel acceptance.
Keep a contingency option through another suitable Chilean gateway when the requested sailing, equipment type or terminal window cannot be confirmed for CLTAL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is CLTAL a suitable port for reefer exports?
A: It can be considered for fish and other reefer cargo, but suitability depends on confirmed vessel service, terminal plug capacity, receiving windows, inspection arrangements and the commodity’s documentation. Our team verifies these points before booking.

Q: Can I assume a direct international sailing from Talcahuano?
A: No. Direct calls, feeder connections and transshipment arrangements vary by carrier and sailing date. We confirm the current rotation and booking acceptance instead of assuming direct coverage.

Q: What information is needed for dangerous goods?
A: Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and SDS where applicable. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.

Q: What commonly causes inland delivery delays?
A: Unconfirmed terminal appointments, incorrect cargo weights, unsuitable equipment, customs or sanitary inspections, and incomplete permits are common risk points. Our team checks these items before arranging the truck.

Q: Should CLTAL be compared with another Chilean gateway?
A: Yes, particularly when schedule frequency, reefer equipment, heavy cargo handling or transshipment risk is critical. We compare the complete door-to-door route, not only the ocean leg.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers in this module—UN/LOCODE CLTAL, port and city name, country, coordinates, regional description and supplied operating profile—are taken from the port database provided for this page. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where conditions can change.

Port authority verification: Current port administration, terminal arrangements and local operating notices should be checked through puertotalcahuano.cl where applicable.
Maritime authority verification: Navigation, maritime safety, vessel access and port-area requirements should be checked through directemar.cl.
Customs verification: Customs procedures, declarations and clearance requirements should be checked through aduana.cl.

Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, cargo acceptance, fees, equipment availability and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the specific booking before providing a firm operational commitment.