HNSLO Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of HNSLO
San Lorenzo,hn Port is the major seaport of San lorenzo, in the city of San lorenzoin Honduras. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is HNSLO.
San Lorenzo Port Overview
San Lorenzo (UN/LOCODE: HNSLO) is a port location in San Lorenzo, Honduras, positioned on the Pacific side of the country near the Gulf of Fonseca. Its logistics value is linked to the southern Honduran industrial and agricultural hinterland and to road-based connections with regional production, distribution and border markets. For international forwarding, the port should be treated as a port-specific, carrier- and terminal-dependent routing point rather than assumed to have the same operating profile as ports with similar names in other countries. Our service team verifies the actual terminal, vessel option, cargo acceptance and inland delivery plan before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | HNSLO |
|---|---|
| Port / City | San Lorenzo, Honduras |
| Coordinates in supplied master data | 13.4015600, -87.4260650 |
| Regional classification | Central and South America |
| Platform routing inventory | 6 FCL service records; LCL and automotive service records are not listed in the supplied dataset |
Key Highlights
- Port-code precision: HNSLO must be used consistently on quotations, shipping instructions and routing checks; similarly named ports in Argentina or elsewhere must not be substituted.
- Pacific-side positioning: The port is relevant to Honduras–Pacific trade flows, with inland movement generally requiring coordinated road transport planning.
- Service availability is variable: Sailing choices, transshipment arrangements, equipment release and terminal acceptance should be confirmed shipment by shipment.
- FCL-oriented planning: The supplied platform data lists FCL service records but no LCL or automotive records, so consolidation alternatives require a separate feasibility check.
- Operational verification is essential: Cargo type, container availability, cut-off, documentation and inland delivery conditions should be confirmed before issuing a firm schedule.
Facilities & Services
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical routing logic: International cargo may require a Pacific service, a regional connection or transshipment through another gateway. The applicable routing depends on origin, carrier network, equipment and destination.
- Central American distribution: Honduras-bound cargo may involve port-to-door road delivery or onward regional trucking. Border procedures and consignee location can materially affect total transit time.
- Schedule qualification: Our team provides an indicative transit range only after checking the actual vessel connection, transshipment port, terminal cut-off and inland leg.
- Main delay factors: Vessel rollover, transshipment connection changes, equipment shortages, customs inspections, port congestion, road disruption and incomplete import documents can extend the end-to-end cycle.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Southern Honduras: The port location is relevant to cargo moving to and from the departments and commercial areas around the Gulf of Fonseca and southern Honduras, subject to the final delivery address and road feasibility.
- Agricultural and food-related cargo: Regional trade commonly includes agricultural inputs, food products and export-oriented commodities. Packaging, phytosanitary documentation and moisture protection should be reviewed according to the commodity.
- Industrial cargo: Machinery, spare parts, construction materials and general manufactured goods may be handled as FCL or special cargo, provided the terminal and inland carrier approve the dimensions and weight.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: Reefer shipments require advance confirmation of equipment, power connection, temperature set point, monitoring responsibility and emergency contacts.
- Hazardous and regulated goods: Dangerous goods acceptance is cargo- and carrier-specific. The UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group and required declarations must be reviewed before booking.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Closing time is determined by the operating carrier, terminal and vessel plan. Submit shipping instructions, VGM, export documents and dangerous-goods paperwork before the separately confirmed cut-off; late cargo may roll to the next available connection.
- Document consistency: The shipper, consignee, notify party, cargo description, HS classification, package count, gross weight and marks must match across the booking, commercial invoice, packing list, customs filing and bill of lading instructions.
- Customs and inspection: Customs review or physical inspection can change release timing and generate additional handling or storage exposure. Our team coordinates with the appointed customs broker, but cargo release remains subject to the authorities’ decision.
- Inland delivery controls: Confirm road access, truck type, axle or weight restrictions, delivery hours, unloading equipment, security requirements and border procedures before quoting a port-to-door move.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, temperature requirements and whether the cargo is dangerous or oversized.
- Request a routing comparison that separates ocean transit, transshipment, terminal handling, customs clearance and inland delivery. This prevents a short port-to-port estimate from being mistaken for a door-to-door commitment.
- Use moisture-resistant packaging and desiccants where appropriate for tropical, coastal or extended-transit conditions; secure cargo against shifting and provide verified weights for each packed container.
- For urgent or sensitive cargo, ask our service team to assess an alternative regional gateway, a different transshipment plan or a staged inland delivery option before cargo is gated in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HNSLO the San Lorenzo port in Argentina?
No. This page is specifically for HNSLO, San Lorenzo, Honduras. Similar port names must be checked against the UN/LOCODE, country and final routing instruction before booking.
Can our shipment be booked as FCL through HNSLO?
The supplied platform data contains six FCL service records. Actual acceptance depends on the carrier, equipment, commodity, terminal and vessel connection, so our team confirms the complete booking chain before issuing a firm option.
Is LCL consolidation available?
No LCL service record is shown in the supplied platform data. We will check whether a consolidation provider can serve the required origin and destination, or compare an FCL or alternative-gateway solution.
Can you provide a guaranteed transit time?
We can provide an indicative transit range after verifying the actual sailing and inland plan. A guaranteed end-to-end time cannot be assumed because transshipment, customs, terminal and road conditions may change.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please provide origin and destination, commodity, HS code, package details, gross weight, container requirement, cargo readiness date, Incoterm, dangerous-goods status and delivery constraints. These details allow our service team to validate routing and compliance.
Data Sources & Provenance
The controlling identifiers on this page are taken from the supplied port master data: UN/LOCODE HNSLO, port name SAN LORENZO,HN, city SAN LORENZO, country Honduras, country code HN and coordinates 13.4015600, -87.4260650. The stated platform inventory of six FCL records and zero LCL/automotive records is also derived from the supplied dataset.
Operational items such as terminal acceptance, vessel connection, cut-off, equipment, customs handling, inspection, storage and inland delivery are described as verification points rather than fixed port parameters. Our service team should confirm them with the operating carrier, terminal, customs broker and competent Honduran authorities before shipment execution.
For regulatory and operational verification, consult the relevant authority domains, including aduanas.gob.hn and the official port administration or terminal source applicable to the confirmed San Lorenzo operation. No unsupported berth, draft, throughput, vessel-size, tariff, sailing-frequency or transit-time figures are presented.