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NICIO Corinto Port
Corinto Port is the seaport of Corinto, in the city of Corintoin Nicaragua. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is NICIO.

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Port Code

NICIO

Name

Corinto

Country / Region

Nicaragua

City

Corinto

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

12.4811630

Longitude

-87.1701622

Est. Unit Price

$235/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Corinto Port, UN/LOCODE NICIO, is Nicaragua’s principal commercial seaport on the Pacific coast. It is located in the city of Corinto, Department of Chinandega, at the mouth of the El Realejo estuary. As a maritime gateway serving western Nicaragua, the port handles containerized cargo together with general cargo, bulk-related shipments, vehicles and tankers. The supplied port record reports approximately 1.6 million tonnes of cargo and 7,000 TEU annually, with around 270 vessel calls. Cargo vessels account for approximately 65% of calls and tankers about 27%. Our service team treats NICIO as a mixed-cargo Pacific gateway: shipment planning must therefore consider vessel acceptance, cargo type, draft, documentation and inland delivery conditions together rather than relying only on container schedule availability.

UN/LOCODE	NICIO
Port / City	Corinto, Nicaragua
Coordinates	12.4811630, -87.1701622
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum length 231 m; maximum draft 11.5 m; maximum deadweight 73,911 t
Reported annual activity	Approximately 1.6 million tonnes, 7,000 TEU and 270 vessel calls

Key Highlights

Mixed-cargo profileNICIO handles containers alongside general cargo, vehicles, agricultural products, manufactured goods and liquid cargoes.

Pacific gatewayIts position on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast supports western and central Nicaraguan supply chains, subject to inland routing and customs requirements.

Limited published container scaleThe supplied record indicates about 7,000 TEU annually; equipment, sailing frequency and acceptance should be confirmed for each booking.

Draft-sensitive planningVessel acceptance is affected by the recorded maximum draft of 11.5 m and by actual berth, tide, cargo and navigation conditions.

Storage availableTwo transit warehouses and an outdoor area support general cargo, containers and vehicles, with allocation subject to terminal operating conditions.

Facilities & Services

Transit warehouses: The supplied port data identifies two transit cargo warehouses, each covering 5,924.04 square metres. Cargo acceptance, segregation and availability should be confirmed before dispatch.
Outdoor storage: Approximately 27,700 square metres are reported for containers, general merchandise and vehicles. Space allocation and handling arrangements may vary by cargo type and operating period.
General cargo and tanker handling: The port has facilities for general cargo vessels and tankers, including cargoes such as bananas, sugar, cotton, oil and manufactured goods.
Fuel support: The port record reports a fuel station with a 5,000-gallon diesel storage tank. This does not by itself confirm bunkering availability for every vessel or cargo operation.
Inland interface: Road-based collection and delivery should be arranged through a locally qualified transport provider. No railway service or fixed terminal operating schedule is assumed in our quotation unless separately confirmed.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve Pacific regional connections and transshipment through an appropriate hub selected by the carrier. Direct service, vessel rotation, equipment release and booking acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
For cargo moving to or from North America, Asia or Europe, the practical transit plan normally depends on the selected transshipment point, connection windows, carrier network and seasonal capacity.
Actual end-to-end timing is affected by export cut-off, port reception, vessel connection, customs inspection, documentation correction, weather, inland road conditions and equipment availability.
Our service team provides a routing estimate only after checking cargo characteristics, container type, required delivery location, carrier schedule and transshipment risk. No fixed transit time is guaranteed before carrier confirmation.

For time-sensitive cargo, request both a primary routing and a contingency routing. The contingency should identify the alternative hub, additional handling requirements and the party responsible for schedule confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Corinto and the wider Chinandega area form the immediate logistics base. Inland destinations in western and central Nicaragua require route-specific truck planning and customs coordination.
Agricultural cargo: Bananas, sugar and cotton are identified in the supplied port profile. Moisture protection, cargo cleanliness, seasonal availability and loading condition are important for these commodities.
Industrial and commercial cargo: Manufactured goods, general merchandise, vehicles and containerized imports may require different storage, inspection, lifting and delivery arrangements.
Liquid and energy-related cargo: Oil and other tanker cargoes require advance review of dangerous-goods classification, tank suitability, emergency information and terminal acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs filings, export permits and terminal receiving cut-offs must be checked with the carrier, terminal representative and local agent. Do not use a generic global cut-off for NICIO.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data and container details before booking. Tanker or oil-related cargo requires separate acceptance confirmation.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, permits and transport documents must match cargo description, quantity and value. Customs or terminal inspection can create additional handling and storage exposure.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck suitability, axle and dimension constraints, road access, delivery appointment, consignee readiness and insurance responsibility before cargo release. Oversized, heavy or self-propelled cargo requires a route survey where appropriate.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request early with commodity, HS code, weight, dimensions, package count, container type, temperature requirements and final inland destination so our service team can check acceptance and routing.
For agricultural, steel, machinery or vehicle cargo, use packaging and securing suitable for humid marine conditions and possible transshipment. Record photographs, marks and serial numbers before gate-in.
Prepare a document checklist before loading: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, permits, origin documents, insurance details and any dangerous-goods declaration applicable to the cargo.
For urgent or high-value shipments, compare a containerized solution with a general-cargo or alternative Pacific gateway option after checking additional inland cost, customs treatment, handling risk and total transit exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can NICIO handle both containers and non-containerized cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile describes container activity as well as general cargo, vehicles, agricultural products, manufactured goods and tanker operations. Acceptance, equipment and handling method must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Is a direct sailing to my destination available from Corinto?

A direct sailing should not be assumed. Our service team checks the current carrier network, vessel rotation, equipment position and transshipment options before issuing a routing proposal.

What causes delays most often on NICIO shipments?

Common exposure points include late documentation, missed terminal receiving cut-off, carrier connection changes, customs inspection, dangerous-goods approval, equipment shortages and inland truck or road constraints.

What information is needed for a tanker or dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration, UN number, class, packing group, technical name, quantity, packaging or tank details, safety documentation and emergency contact information. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.

Can the port’s storage areas be reserved in advance?

Storage is reported in the port profile, but space, cargo segregation, dwell period and handling availability are operational matters. Our service team requests confirmation from the relevant local operator before arranging delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard data in this module—including the UN/LOCODE, location, coordinates, reported cargo volume, TEU, vessel-call profile, warehouse area, outdoor storage area, fuel-tank capacity and recorded vessel limits—is taken from the supplied NICIO port record provided for this page.

For operational validation, our service team should obtain current confirmation from the port authority, carrier, terminal representative, customs broker and inland transport provider. Nicaragua’s national port administration reference domain is epn.com.ni; current schedules, acceptance rules, charges, customs procedures and storage conditions remain subject to the responsible authority or operator.

Route coverage, sailing frequency, transit time, equipment availability, terminal cut-offs and cargo acceptance are intentionally presented as shipment-specific planning items rather than fixed port attributes.