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CLMJS Mejillones Port
Mejillones Port is the seaport of Mejillones, in the city of Mejillonesin Chile. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is CLMJS.

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Port Code

CLMJS

Name

Mejillones

Country / Region

Chile

City

Mejillones

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-23.0800200

Longitude

-70.4084350

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Port Overview

Mejillones (UN/LOCODE: CLMJS) is a specialized maritime port area on the southern side of Bahía Mejillones del Sur in northern Chile, approximately 40 nautical miles north of Antofagasta. It is a multi-purpose industrial port cluster rather than a single uniform container terminal. The shoreline includes passenger and fishing facilities, private terminals for copper, containers, coal, chemicals, ammonia, sulphuric acid and explosives, as well as an LNG facility. Puerto Angamos, located to the northeast, is the principal reference point for container and copper-related cargo. Our service team treats CLMJS as a project, bulk and industrial logistics gateway, with terminal selection, dangerous-goods acceptance and vessel compatibility requiring confirmation before booking.

UN/LOCODE	CLMJS
Country / City	Chile / Mejillones
Coordinates	23.080020° S, 70.408435° W
Port profile	Industrial seaport cluster with private terminals, container, bulk, liquid bulk, LNG and fishing-related facilities

Key Highlights

Industrial cargo concentration Northern Chilean mining and chemical supply chains drive much of the port area's activity.

Multiple terminal profiles Cargo may be handled at separate private facilities; “Mejillones” alone does not identify the actual operating terminal.

Container capability Puerto Angamos is identified in the supplied port record as handling copper and containers, subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Dangerous-goods sensitivity Ammonia, sulphuric acid, explosives, chemicals and LNG require advance acceptance and regulatory documentation.

Vessel compatibility matters LOA, beam, draft, DWT and cargo system limits differ materially between terminals.

Facilities & Services

Puerto Angamos: The supplied port record describes four privately owned berths mainly serving copper and container cargo. Exact equipment, yard allocation, reefer availability and operating windows should be confirmed for each booking.
General cargo and industrial terminals: Separate terminal areas handle coal, chemical products, ammonia and explosives. Cargo cannot be routed solely by the port code without identifying the nominated terminal.
Liquid bulk facilities: A terminal with three mooring buoys is described for ammonia discharge; Vopak and the Michilla Marine Terminal are also identified in the supplied record for liquid or chemical cargo operations.
LNG infrastructure: A newer LNG terminal is recorded for LNG tanker operations. Acceptance depends on vessel, cargo system, terminal and maritime-safety approval.
Local marine facilities: Muelle Fiscal, a fishing-vessel berth, fishing facilities and passenger landing infrastructure are present. These should not be assumed to provide commercial container services.
Inland connectivity: Road planning is essential for northern Chilean industrial cargo. Our team confirms the actual pickup point, route restrictions, escort requirements and delivery appointment with the terminal or consignee.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical international planning involves maritime connections serving Chile, the west coast of South America and onward transshipment through a carrier's nominated hub. Actual direct-call availability, rotation and equipment supply vary by carrier and sailing date.
Containerized copper, mining inputs and general cargo should be quoted against the exact Puerto Angamos terminal and carrier service, rather than against the broader Mejillones bay area.
Breakbulk, project, dry bulk and liquid bulk movements are normally arranged on a terminal-specific or charter basis. They require earlier confirmation of berth, cargo-handling method and vessel suitability.
Transit time is affected by transshipment, terminal nomination, dangerous-goods approval, berth congestion, weather, draft restrictions, customs processing and inland-road appointments. Our service team provides a confirmed schedule only after carrier and terminal validation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Mining supply chain: The Antofagasta–Mejillones area is closely associated with northern Chile's mining economy, supporting copper exports, mining machinery, spare parts, project cargo and industrial consumables.
Bulk and energy cargo: Coal, chemicals, ammonia, sulphuric acid and LNG are specifically associated with facilities recorded in the port area. Cargo classification and terminal acceptance must be checked before quotation.
Container cargo: Containers may support mining, industrial, consumer and project supply flows. Packaging, overweight control and delivery-slot planning are particularly important for inland movements.
Geographic reach: The main commercial hinterland is northern Chile, with road-based distribution to industrial and mining locations. Final delivery feasibility depends on route, cargo dimensions, permits and consignee access.

Operations & Compliance

Terminal nomination: State CLMJS together with the exact terminal, berth or facility in the booking request. A generic port description is insufficient for equipment planning, documentation or inland dispatch.
Dangerous goods: For ammonia, acids, explosives, LNG and other regulated substances, submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, SDS, quantity, packaging and emergency information before cargo cut-off. Written terminal and carrier acceptance is required.
Cut-offs and customs: Booking cut-off, VGM, export declaration, terminal receiving window and customs inspection timing can differ by carrier and terminal. Our team confirms the operative schedule instead of relying on a standard port-wide deadline.
Vessel and inland controls: Verify LOA, beam, draft, DWT, mooring arrangement, cargo-handling system, truck payload, axle limits, oversized-cargo permits and delivery appointments before dispatch.

Operational caution: The supplied port record lists different maximum vessel parameters for Mejillones Terminal, ENAEX CBM, Vopak, Puerto Angamos, Michilla Marine Terminal and the LNG terminal. These figures are terminal-specific and must not be applied across the whole port area.

Shipping Tips

Request a quotation using the complete cargo profile: commodity, HS code, gross and net weight, dimensions, packing method, container type, DG status, delivery address and nominated terminal.
For mining machinery and project cargo, send drawings, lifting points, center of gravity, lashing plan and out-of-gauge dimensions before equipment is reserved.
For chemicals and other dangerous goods, prepare the SDS and multimodal dangerous-goods declaration early; do not load or truck cargo before written acceptance is received.
Keep a contingency plan for terminal change, transshipment or alternate Chilean gateway only after confirming carrier acceptance, customs implications, inland distance and cargo-specific restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is CLMJS the same as Puerto Angamos?: CLMJS identifies Mejillones as the port locality. Puerto Angamos is a privately operated terminal area within the broader Mejillones port cluster. Our team confirms the actual terminal shown on the booking and shipping instructions.
2. Can all cargo be booked under the same Mejillones service?: No. Container, copper, dry bulk, liquid bulk, LNG, explosives and fishing-related cargo may use different facilities and approval processes. Service selection depends on commodity, terminal, vessel and carrier acceptance.
3. What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packaging, SDS, container type and intended terminal. Final acceptance remains subject to the carrier, terminal and Chilean regulatory requirements.
4. Are the vessel limits in the port record universal?: No. The listed LOA, beam, draft and DWT values are stated for individual facilities. We use them only as preliminary screening data and obtain current confirmation from the nominated terminal.
5. How should inland delivery be planned?: Confirm the consignee location, cargo dimensions and weight, road access, permits, escort needs and delivery appointment before vessel departure. Northern Chilean industrial destinations may require specialized trucking coordination.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, coordinates, facility descriptions and terminal-specific vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied CLMJS port record. Current operational acceptance, berth availability, cut-offs, customs procedures and inland restrictions must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Maritime authority and port-safety reference: directemar.cl
Chilean customs and foreign-trade procedures: aduana.cl
Chile agricultural and sanitary controls where applicable: sag.gob.cl

These sources support regulatory and maritime verification; they do not replace written confirmation from the nominated terminal, carrier, customs broker or inland transport operator. Our service team validates shipment-specific conditions before issuing final operating instructions.