PY Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code
Paraguay locations use the country prefix PY followed by a three-letter location identifier. For example, Asuncion is listed as PYASU and Villeta as PYVIL.
Seaports in Paraguay: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Paraguay has 13 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, serving an inland waterway and regional export network connected to the Paraná–Paraguay river system and Atlantic trade gateways.
Review Paraguay port codes, inland terminal locations, cargo roles and indicative shipping options for 2026 planning.
Paraguay Port Overview
Paraguay is a landlocked country, so its international maritime supply chains depend on river ports, inland terminals, barge corridors and onward connections to Atlantic gateways. Ecer Freight coverage distinguishes indexed locations from national or global throughput rankings.
13
Paraguay ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
—
National seaport cargo volume, 2025; YoY change not published as a consolidated total
MOPC 2025 public releases
—
National container throughput, 2025; YoY change not published as a consolidated total
DNA 2025 public statistics
—
National commercial-berth total, 2025; YoY change not published in a unified port series
MOPC 2025 public releases
How many seaports does Paraguay have?
Paraguay has 13 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight, primarily representing inland river ports and logistics terminals rather than oceanfront seaports.
What is Paraguay's largest or busiest port area?
The Asunción metropolitan and lower Paraguay River corridor is the country's principal logistics concentration in this database, led by Asuncion (PYASU), Caacupemi (PYCAA), Fenix (PYFEN), Terport (PYTER) and Villeta (PYVIL).
Which region handles most Paraguay cargo?
The Asunción–Villeta–San Antonio corridor generally handles the largest share of Paraguay's containerized and project-cargo activity, while Pilar and other river locations support regional and bulk movements.
Top Paraguay Ports and Terminals
The following locations are ordered by business activity in the Ecer Freight sample. Paraguay has no ocean coastline, and a comparable internationally published 2025 TEU league table for individual Paraguayan river terminals was not identified; therefore, World rank, throughput and YoY fields are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
Selected high-activity Paraguay locations in the Ecer Freight database
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Asuncion | PYASU | — | — | Asunción metropolitan corridor |
| — | Caacupemi | PYCAA | — | — | Asunción metropolitan corridor |
| — | Terport | PYTER | — | — | Lower Paraguay River |
| — | Villeta | PYVIL | — | — | Lower Paraguay River |
| — | Pilar | PYPIL | — | — | Southern Paraguay River |
| — | Puerto Seguro | PYPSO | — | — | River logistics network |
| — | Villeta | PYVLL | — | — | Lower Paraguay River |
| — | Fenix | PYFEN | — | — | Asunción metropolitan corridor |
Paraguay Port Regions and Cargo Clusters
The indexed network is best understood by river corridor and economic cluster. City and province fields below reproduce the available first-party location data; blank province fields indicate that no province value was supplied in the source record.
Asunción Metropolitan Corridor
The capital-area cluster provides Paraguay's most visible concentration of container, general cargo and distribution activity.
Indexed terminals around Asuncion
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion | PYASU | Asuncion / — | General cargo, containers and distribution |
| Caacupemi | PYCAA | Asuncion / — | River terminal and container logistics |
| Fenix | PYFEN | Asuncion / — | Terminal and regional cargo handling |
| Ita Enramada | PYITE | Ita Enramada / — | River cargo and local logistics |
Lower Paraguay River
The lower-river cluster links industrial and agricultural cargo with barge services moving toward regional transshipment routes.
Indexed lower-river locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terport | PYTER | San Antonio / — | Container, bulk and industrial cargo |
| Villeta | PYVIL | Villeta / — | Industrial, agricultural and general cargo |
| Villeta | PYVLL | Villeta / — | River terminal and project cargo |
| Puerto Seguro | PYPSO | — / — | River logistics and general cargo |
Southern Paraguay River
Southern river locations support agricultural, general and regional cargo flows, subject to water levels and operational conditions.
Indexed southern river locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilar | PYPIL | Pilar / — | Agricultural and regional river cargo |
| Encarnacion | PYENO | Villa Elisa / — | Regional and general cargo |
Eastern and Northern Trade Nodes
These locations support inland distribution and regional commerce; the appropriate transport solution may combine road, river and cross-border logistics.
Indexed inland and regional nodes
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Del Este | PYAGT | Ciudad Del Este / — | Regional distribution and cross-border cargo |
| Concepcion | PYCNP | Concepcion / — | Regional river and agricultural cargo |
| Pedro Juan Caballero | PYPJC | Pedro Juan Caballero / — | Inland distribution and regional trade |
Paraguay UN/LOCODE Guide
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code may identify a broader transport location, while a terminal-level code can distinguish a specific facility or operating point. Shippers should match the code to the bill of lading, booking and inland delivery instructions.
How to Verify a Port Code
Verify the location against the UNECE UN/LOCODE resources and compare it with the Ecer Freight port directory before quoting or preparing shipping documents.
Shipping from Paraguay: Main Trade Lanes
Paraguay export and import planning commonly combines inland river terminal handling with barge or multimodal connections to Atlantic transshipment gateways. Transit times are indicative only and depend on water levels, routing, cargo readiness, customs and carrier schedules.
Paraguay to Atlantic Container Gateways
A common pattern for containerized cargo is inland pickup, terminal handling at the Asunción or lower-river cluster, then onward river or multimodal movement to an Atlantic gateway.
Agricultural Exports via River Corridors
Bulk and agricultural cargo may move through lower-river terminals before connecting with regional export programs and ocean services.
Imports for Asunción Distribution
Imported machinery, consumer goods and industrial inputs can be routed through the main metropolitan terminals with final road delivery to inland consignees.
Regional and Cross-Border Cargo
Cargo linked to eastern, northern and southern Paraguay may require coordinated road, river and border procedures rather than a single ocean-port movement.
Data Sources and Methodology
This page separates Ecer Freight's indexed-location coverage from official statistics and international port rankings. River-terminal activity, vessel access and transit conditions can change with seasonal water levels and operating schedules.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot for Nov 2026, containing 13 Paraguay ports and terminals.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE framework and location-code reference used for code validation.
- Paraguay Ministry of Public Works and Communications — public transport, waterway and infrastructure information used for contextual review.
- Paraguay National Customs Directorate — customs and trade-data context for 2025 review.
- Central Bank of Paraguay — national trade and macroeconomic context for the latest complete statistical year.
Paraguay Port FAQ
How many seaports does Paraguay have?
Paraguay has 13 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight. Because Paraguay is landlocked, these locations are primarily inland river ports and logistics terminals.
Which is the largest or busiest port area in Paraguay?
The Asunción metropolitan and lower Paraguay River corridor is generally the country's leading port and terminal cluster, including Asuncion, Caacupemi, Terport, Villeta and Fenix.
What is the UN/LOCODE format for Paraguay?
Paraguay UN/LOCODE entries begin with PY and are followed by three location letters, such as PYASU for Asuncion and PYTER for Terport.
Which regions are important for Paraguay cargo?
The main indexed clusters are the Asunción metropolitan corridor, the lower Paraguay River, the southern river area and eastern or northern regional trade nodes.
Are Paraguay port statistics comparable with ocean-port TEU rankings?
Not usually. Paraguay's network is inland and river-based, and a consolidated public 2025 TEU series for individual terminals is not consistently available. Indexed coverage should not be confused with a global port ranking.
How current is the Paraguay port information?
The Ecer Freight database snapshot is dated Nov 2026. Official statistics and operating conditions are reviewed against the latest available sources, with 2025 treated as the most recent complete statistical year where applicable.
How can a shipper request a Paraguay freight quote?
Shippers can compare indicative FCL or LCL options through the freight-rate tools, then confirm the river terminal, inland leg, cargo details, customs requirements and final ocean connection before booking.
Editorial note: Paraguay port coverage combines the Ecer Freight first-party port index with public information from transport, customs and national statistical institutions. Port records and trade context are reviewed quarterly, while throughput, water-level conditions, schedules and routing should be confirmed before shipment.
Ecer Freight · Seaports in Paraguay: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026) · Data reviewed quarterly · Port Codes · Ports by Country · Contact