Honduras has 23 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting Caribbean and Pacific maritime trade through commercial, bulk, cruise and regional logistics gateways.
Review Honduras port codes, indicative trade lanes and regional cargo roles for ocean freight planning.
Honduras has maritime gateways on both the Caribbean coast and the Gulf of Fonseca. Puerto Cortes is the principal container and general-cargo gateway, while San Lorenzo supports Pacific-side cargo and Puerto Castilla serves Caribbean and regional logistics. The indexed total below is a first-party database coverage figure, not a national port-count or international ranking.
How many seaports does Honduras have?
Honduras has 23 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of the November 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed coverage figure and may include terminal, logistics and port-code records.
What is the largest or busiest port in Honduras?
Puerto Cortes is generally regarded as Honduras's leading container and general-cargo gateway. Ecer Freight records Puerto Cortes under HNPCO and HNPCR; terminal-level throughput should be confirmed for the shipment date.
Which areas handle most Honduras maritime cargo?
The Caribbean corridor centered on Puerto Cortes and Puerto Castilla handles much of the country's international ocean freight, while San Lorenzo provides the principal Pacific-side option through the Gulf of Fonseca. Relevant indexed codes include HNPCA and HNSLO.
The table highlights the leading maritime and port-related records in the Ecer Freight sample, ordered by local business activity. Honduras does not have a consistently published, comparable national league table assigning 2025 world ranks and TEU totals to every indexed record; unavailable figures are therefore shown consistently as em dashes.
Indexed leading gateways and logistics nodes · 2025 comparative fields
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | San Lorenzo, Hn | HNSLO | — | — | Pacific / Gulf of Fonseca |
| — | Puerto Cortes | HNPCR | — | — | Caribbean coast |
| — | Puerto Cortes | HNPCO | — | — | Caribbean coast |
| — | Puerto Castilla | HNPCA | — | — | Caribbean coast |
| — | Villa Nueva | HNVIL | — | — | Southern logistics corridor |
| — | Roatan Island | HNROI | — | — | Bay Islands |
| — | Trujillo | HNTRU | — | — | Caribbean coast |
| — | La Ceiba | HNLCE | — | — | Caribbean coast |
The Caribbean coast is the main international ocean-freight corridor, with Puerto Cortes and Puerto Castilla serving container, general-cargo, project and bulk movements subject to terminal confirmation.
Caribbean gateways
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Cortes | HNPCR | Puerto Cortes / — | Container, general cargo and regional import-export flows |
| Puerto Cortes | HNPCO | — / — | Commercial port and terminal record |
| Puerto Castilla | HNPCA | Puerto Castilla / — | Caribbean general cargo, bulk and regional shipping |
| Trujillo | HNTRU | Trujillo / — | Local and regional Caribbean cargo |
| La Ceiba | HNLCE | La Ceiba / — | Regional cargo, coastal and island connectivity |
| Tela | HNTEA | Tela / — | Regional and local coastal activity |
The Pacific cluster provides an alternative maritime route for southern Honduras and nearby Central American trade. San Lorenzo and Amapala should be evaluated with carrier schedules, draft restrictions and inland delivery requirements.
Pacific-side gateways
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo, Hn | HNSLO | San Lorenzo / — | Pacific general cargo, bulk and regional trade |
| Amapala | HNAPA | Amapala / — | Gulf of Fonseca regional and coastal activity |
| Amapala | HNAMP | Amapala / — | Port-code and local maritime record |
| Henecan | HNHNN | Henecan / — | Pacific-side port and cargo activity |
The Bay Islands cluster supports cruise, tourism, island supply and regional maritime movements. Commercial container suitability and sailing frequency vary by island gateway and should be checked before booking.
Island port records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roatan Island | HNROI | Roatan / — | Cruise, island supply and regional maritime services |
| Roatan | HNRTB | Roatan / — | Island port and local logistics |
| Mahogany Bay | HNRTM | Mahogany Bay / — | Cruise and island gateway activity |
| Guanaja | HNGJA | Guanaja / — | Island supply and local maritime movements |
A Honduras UN/LOCODE normally begins with the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 prefix HN, followed by a three-character location identifier. For example, HNPCO and HNPCR are records associated with Puerto Cortes, while HNSLO identifies San Lorenzo in the Ecer Freight sample.
A city-level code can identify a broader port or logistics location, while a terminal-level record may represent a specific facility, operating area or commercial data entry. Duplicate or closely related records should be matched against the carrier booking instructions and consignee delivery address.
Verify the spelling, country prefix, port authority instructions and carrier schedule before filing shipping documents. The UNECE provides the international UN/LOCODE framework, while the Ecer Freight port directory provides searchable indexed records.
Transit times are indicative planning ranges only. Actual schedules depend on the origin terminal, transshipment hub, carrier rotation, equipment availability, customs clearance and final delivery location.
A core container lane for manufactured goods, agricultural products, retail cargo and industrial inputs, commonly routed through Caribbean services.
Regional sea and multimodal movements connect Honduras with neighboring Central American markets, with routing dependent on cargo type and final inland destination.
Longer-haul services generally use Caribbean transshipment hubs before continuing to Northern Europe or Mediterranean destinations.
San Lorenzo and Gulf of Fonseca records may suit southern Honduras cargo when the Pacific routing and inland delivery balance are commercially competitive.
The page separates first-party indexed coverage from official statistics and internationally recognized reference systems. Port status, schedules, equipment and rates remain subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.
Honduras has 23 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. The figure describes indexed coverage and is not a universal legal definition of every port facility in Honduras.
Puerto Cortes is generally the principal container and general-cargo gateway in Honduras. The Ecer Freight sample includes the related records HNPCO and HNPCR.
The UN/LOCODE country prefix for Honduras is HN. Examples in the indexed sample include HNSLO for San Lorenzo and HNPCA for Puerto Castilla.
San Lorenzo, recorded as HNSLO, is the principal Pacific-side port record in the sample. Amapala and Henecan are additional Gulf of Fonseca and Pacific-side records.
The main maritime clusters are the Caribbean coast around Puerto Cortes and Puerto Castilla, the Pacific and Gulf of Fonseca around San Lorenzo, and the Bay Islands for island and cruise-related activity.
The first-party indexed coverage is based on the Nov 2026 snapshot. The latest complete statistical reference year used where available is 2025, but port-level throughput and berth data may be released on different schedules.
Shippers can compare FCL sea-freight rates or LCL sea-freight rates. A quote should include origin, destination, commodity, volume, container type, cargo readiness and required delivery terms.
Editorial note: Honduras port-code coverage is maintained from Ecer Freight's port database and reviewed against recognized location, navigation and national statistical references. Indexed records are updated as database changes are released, while public throughput, berth and trade statistics are incorporated when a comparable official series is available. Carrier schedules, port operations, customs requirements and freight rates should be reconfirmed before booking.
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