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CLANF Antofagasta Port
Antofagasta Port is the seaport of Antofagasta, in the city of Antofagastain Chile. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is CLANF.

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Port Code

CLANF

Name

Antofagasta

Country / Region

Chile

City

Antofagasta

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-23.6497222

Longitude

-70.4330556

Est. Unit Price

$11/m³ Book Now

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Antofagasta Port (UN/LOCODE: CLANF)

Antofagasta, Chile South America Seaport Lat. -23.6497222 / Long. -70.4330556

Antofagasta is an artificial seaport on Chile’s northern Pacific coast and an important gateway for cargo connected with northern Chile, Bolivia and, on selected corridors, Argentina. The supplied port profile identifies CLANF as a transit port for Bolivian and Argentine cargo, with seven berths serving container, general, bulk, oil, liquefied-gas and Ro-Ro operations. The port is primarily associated with container and general cargo, while exposure to southerly and westerly ocean swell can affect berth planning and cargo operations. Our service team uses the cargo type, vessel restrictions, inland destination and required customs procedure to assess routing before booking.

Port code	CLANF
Recorded port limits in supplied data	Maximum vessel length 337 m; maximum draught 11.9 m; maximum deadweight 119,324 t
Port profile reference	Approximately 1.5 million tonnes of general cargo annually, as stated in the supplied port data

Key Highlights

Transit function: CLANF supports Bolivia- and Argentina-related cargo in addition to northern Chilean demand, so the final inland destination should be confirmed before selecting the service.
Mixed cargo profile: Container and general cargo are central to routine forwarding, while the port profile also covers bulk, oil, liquefied gas and Ro-Ro facilities.
Marine exposure: Southerly and westerly swell may influence berthing, pilotage and cargo-handling windows; published ETAs should not be treated as fixed delivery commitments.
Vessel planning: The supplied profile records vessels up to 337 m length and 11.9 m draught; vessel acceptance remains subject to the terminal, carrier and nautical authorities.
Operational focus: Correct commodity description, early dangerous-goods review and a separately planned inland leg are particularly important for this gateway.

Facilities & Services

Berth and cargo interfaces

The supplied profile describes seven berths with facilities for container, general, bulk, oil, liquefied-gas and Ro-Ro cargo. Berth allocation and equipment availability must be checked against the nominated vessel and cargo.

Container handling

Our team can arrange container bookings and coordinate terminal cut-off, VGM, shipping instructions, release status and inland delivery requirements. Actual yard acceptance and reefer or special-equipment availability require carrier confirmation.

General and project cargo

Breakbulk, machinery, vehicles and oversized units should be reviewed for lifting points, dimensions, weight distribution, lashing and berth compatibility before the booking is finalized.

Bulk and liquid cargo

Bulk, oil and liquefied-gas movements require cargo-specific terminal acceptance, safety documentation and handling arrangements. Our service team will not treat these facilities as automatic approval for a particular commodity.

Inland interface

For northern Chilean, Bolivian or Argentine destinations, road permits, border formalities, equipment positioning and transloading requirements should be planned as part of the port booking rather than after discharge.

Routes & Transit Times

Pacific import and export flows: Cargo may connect Antofagasta with origins and destinations in Asia, North America, Europe and Latin America through the carrier’s confirmed network. Service structure, transshipment and equipment availability vary by sailing.
Bolivia and Argentina corridors: CLANF can be considered for cross-border cargo, but the ocean leg, customs regime, border crossing and inland haulage must be quoted and checked as one door-to-door movement.
Transit-time control: We provide indicative schedules only after confirming the carrier, sailing, transshipment points and inland destination. Weather, swell, port congestion, inspection, border processing and road restrictions can change the final delivery date.
Special cargo: Oversized, heavy, hazardous or temperature-controlled cargo may require a different sailing, equipment type or pre-approval, which can materially change the schedule.

No fixed direct-service, sailing-frequency or guaranteed transit-time statement should be inferred without a shipment-specific carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Northern Chile: Antofagasta serves an industrial and mining-oriented region. Typical forwarding requirements include machinery, spare parts, project cargo, industrial materials, containers and general cargo.
Bolivian transit cargo: Cross-border movements require advance alignment of import or transit documentation, inland carrier capacity, customs responsibility and delivery point.
Argentine-related cargo: Routing decisions should account for the selected border crossing, road conditions, customs control and whether the cargo is moving under transit or import procedures.
Commodity controls: Minerals, chemicals, fuels, batteries, vehicles and industrial equipment may trigger additional packing, safety, licensing or dangerous-goods requirements. Commodity classification should be completed before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Carrier booking cut-off, VGM, shipping instructions, customs release and terminal gate-in deadlines are separate controls. Our service team confirms the applicable deadlines for each sailing; late cargo may roll to a later vessel.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety data before acceptance. Do not deliver hazardous cargo until carrier and terminal approval is confirmed.
Customs and inspections: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and permits must be consistent. Customs inspection or documentary review can delay release and may create storage or inland waiting costs.
Inland delivery: Confirm container dimensions, gross weight, chassis or trailer suitability, road permits, escort needs, delivery hours and border requirements before dispatching the truck.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS information, packages, gross weight, dimensions, temperature requirement, dangerous-goods status and final inland destination.
For mining, industrial and project cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, center of gravity, packing photographs and any oversized dimensions so our team can request feasible equipment and handling approval.
Build schedule tolerance into cargo connected with Bolivia or Argentina. We recommend confirming border and inland capacity before fixing a port delivery date to the consignee.
Keep invoice, packing list, VGM, bill-of-lading instructions, permits and transit documents aligned. A document discrepancy is often more disruptive than the ocean transit itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CLANF be used for cargo destined for Bolivia?

It can be considered for Bolivia-related transit cargo, subject to the selected carrier service, inland route, customs regime, border requirements and available equipment. Our team verifies the complete ocean-to-inland plan before quotation.

Does the port handle only containers?

No. The supplied port profile identifies container and general cargo as primary activities and also describes facilities for bulk, oil, liquefied gas and Ro-Ro cargo. Acceptance depends on the commodity, vessel, terminal and required approvals.

Should swell be considered when planning shipment dates?

Yes. The port profile notes exposure to heavy southerly and westerly ocean swell. Berthing and handling windows may be affected, so our team uses carrier and terminal updates rather than treating the published ETA as a guaranteed discharge date.

What documents are needed before booking dangerous goods?

At minimum, provide accurate dangerous-goods classification and shipment particulars, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, package details and safety data. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before gate-in.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, coordinates, cargo profile, berth count, recorded vessel limits and general-cargo figure are taken from the supplied CLANF port master data. Time-sensitive operational details, including vessel acceptance, terminal cut-offs, equipment, customs processing and inland availability, must be reconfirmed for the individual shipment.

Port and maritime information cross-check: anfport.cl
Chile maritime authority reference: directemar.cl
Chile Customs reference: aduana.cl

Our service team treats the supplied port profile as a reference dataset, not as a substitute for the carrier’s booking confirmation, terminal instructions, maritime restrictions or Chilean customs and regulatory decisions.