UYFZB Port Code Lookup
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Fray Bentos Port is the seaport of Fray bentos, in the city of Fray bentosin Uruguay. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is UYFZB.
Fray Bentos Port, Uruguay
UN/LOCODE UYFZB identifies Fray Bentos, a river port in the city of Fray Bentos, Uruguay, on the Uruguay River. Its logistics profile is different from that of a large ocean container gateway: cargo planning depends on river navigation, available draft, berth suitability, cargo-handling arrangements and onward inland transport. The port is relevant to the Río Uruguay corridor and to regional trade connecting western Uruguay with neighboring Argentina and the wider export network. Our service team treats Fray Bentos as a project- and bulk-oriented routing point unless the shipping line, terminal operator and local agent confirm a specific container service. For export or import planning, the final port choice should be matched with cargo dimensions, vessel restrictions, customs status, inland destination and the connecting ocean gateway.
| UN/LOCODE | UYFZB |
|---|---|
| Port / City | Fray Bentos / Fray Bentos |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Port classification | River port serving regional and inland-connected cargo flows |
Operational Characteristics at a Glance
- River-dependent access: navigability, draft, river conditions and vessel suitability must be confirmed for each sailing.
- Non-mainline profile: do not assume regular ocean container calls, fixed cut-offs or direct service without written carrier or agent confirmation.
- Regional hinterland function: the port can be considered for western Uruguay and Río Uruguay cargo, subject to the actual cargo route and inland leg.
- Bulk and project sensitivity: handling plans, lifting equipment, cargo dimensions and berth arrangements are more decisive than a standard container-only quotation.
- Gateway selection matters: our team may compare Fray Bentos with alternative Uruguayan or regional gateways when a dependable ocean schedule or container equipment is required.
Facility and Service Considerations
Routing and Transit-Time Planning
- River and regional movements: cargo may move through the Río Uruguay system or by road to and from neighboring regional markets, depending on vessel availability, cargo type and border formalities.
- Ocean connections: where no suitable ocean call is available, a feeder, barge, truck or alternative gateway arrangement may be required. The carrier’s current service plan must be checked before booking.
- Time variables: river level, weather, navigation restrictions, terminal windows, customs release, road congestion, border processing and equipment positioning can materially change the schedule.
- Quotation rule: our team provides indicative routing only after checking the cargo dimensions, weight, commodity, Incoterms, delivery location and requested sailing window; no fixed transit time is implied without carrier confirmation.
Hinterland and Cargo Profile
Operational and Compliance Controls
- Cut-off and acceptance: obtain the actual cargo-receiving, documentation, VGM, customs and terminal cut-offs from the confirmed carrier or facility. River-port cut-offs may not follow a standard ocean-terminal pattern.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS where requested, package details and emergency contact before acceptance. Written approval is required for the intended vessel and facility.
- Customs documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin documents, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo and declared customs regime.
- Inspection and inland delivery: customs examination, road permits, escort requirements, oversized-cargo routing, truck appointment and border formalities can create additional lead time and cost; our team confirms these before dispatch.
Practical Booking Recommendations
- Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, center of gravity, temperature requirements and dangerous-goods status at the quotation stage.
- For breakbulk or project cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, cargo photographs and loading plans so that berth, crane and truck feasibility can be reviewed before space is requested.
- Keep schedule flexibility for river-level changes, weather, customs inspection and equipment positioning. A confirmed alternative gateway should be evaluated when the shipment has a rigid delivery deadline.
- For containerized cargo, confirm the equipment type, empty release, inland pickup point, terminal acceptance and return instructions in writing; never rely on a generic ocean-port assumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fray Bentos be used for a standard FCL export?
It may be possible for a specific service or local arrangement, but the supplied port record does not confirm an active FCL service. Our team first checks carrier acceptance, container equipment, empty release, terminal handling and the onward ocean connection before offering the route.
Is Fray Bentos a seaport or a river port?
UYFZB refers to Fray Bentos in Uruguay, a port on the Uruguay River. Its operating conditions therefore depend on river navigation and local port arrangements rather than only on ocean-terminal schedules.
What information is required for project cargo?
Provide dimensions, weight, lifting points, center of gravity, packaging, photographs, delivery address, required date and whether the cargo is hazardous. Our service team then checks vessel, berth, lifting, road and permit requirements.
How should dangerous goods be booked?
Submit complete IMDG information and supporting documents before space confirmation. Acceptance depends on the carrier, vessel, terminal and local authority; cargo must not be delivered before written approval and confirmed instructions.
Can you guarantee a transit time from Fray Bentos?
No. Transit time depends on the confirmed river or ocean connection, water conditions, terminal availability, customs release and inland transport. We provide a working estimate only after the route and service provider are confirmed.
Source and Verification Notes
Port identity and the UN/LOCODE shown on this page are taken from the supplied port record: UYFZB, Fray Bentos, Uruguay. Port administration, navigation, facility availability and operational permissions are time-sensitive and should be reconfirmed for each shipment.
- Uruguay port administration and port information: anp.com.uy
- Uruguay customs and import/export procedures: aduanas.gub.uy
- Uruguay transport and infrastructure authority information: mtop.gub.uy