HNTEA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of HNTEA
Tela Port is the seaport of Tela, in the city of Telain Honduras. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is HNTEA.
Port Overview
Tela (UN/LOCODE: HNTEA) is a small Caribbean-facing port in Honduras, located at the southern end of the Bay of Tela on the Gulf of Honduras, approximately 70 km west of La Ceiba. Its current operating profile is tanker-oriented rather than container-oriented: the supplied port record states that vessels presently call to discharge Mogas 87, Mogas 95 and diesel for one cargo receiver. Tela historically handled banana exports and is also associated with coconut and citrus movements, but current cargo acceptance must be confirmed case by case. Our service team treats HNTEA as a specialized port call requiring receiver, terminal and vessel compatibility checks before booking.
| Port code / name | HNTEA / Tela |
|---|---|
| Country and city | Honduras / Tela |
| Coordinates | 15.7846150, -87.4585550 |
| Operational profile | Tanker discharge port; container service is not indicated in the supplied record |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Tanker interface: The supplied description identifies tanker discharge as the present operational use. Our team will verify the nominated receiver, discharge method, product specifications and vessel acceptance before arranging the call.
- Container handling: No regular container terminal, FCL/LCL service or container equipment capability is identified in the supplied port data. Containerized cargo should not be booked to HNTEA without written local confirmation.
- Breakbulk and dry cargo: Historical association with bananas, coconuts and citrus does not by itself confirm current berth, storage or cargo-handling availability. These services require a cargo-specific inquiry.
- Storage and inspection: Tank storage, bonded storage, customs inspection areas, reefer plugs, cranes and yard capacity are not assumed. Our service team will obtain current arrangements from the receiver, terminal representative and authorities.
- Inland connection: Any road pickup, delivery window, truck size restriction and escort requirement must be checked locally before dispatch, especially for fuel, liquid bulk or oversized equipment.
Routes & Transit Times
- HNTEA is best assessed as a destination-specific Caribbean port call. Cargo may require an intermodal arrangement through a suitable regional gateway, subject to carrier acceptance and final delivery requirements.
- No fixed liner route, direct service, sailing frequency or transit time is assumed for Tela. Our team will quote only after confirming the actual origin, cargo type, equipment, receiver and available connecting port.
- For liquid bulk, the critical schedule is normally governed by vessel nomination, product readiness, receiving-tank availability, berth instructions, weather and marine clearance rather than by a standard container cut-off.
- For general or containerized cargo, transshipment, feeder availability, customs transfer procedures and inland trucking capacity may materially extend the total lead time; all estimates remain subject to operational confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Local coastal economy: Tela is associated with agricultural production and Caribbean coastal trade. Bananas are part of its historical port identity, while coconuts and citrus are identified in the supplied description as export commodities.
- Energy-related cargo: The current operating description specifically names Mogas 87, Mogas 95 and diesel discharged for one cargo receiver. Such movements require a named consignee and confirmed receiving infrastructure.
- Regional distribution: Inland delivery coverage should be evaluated from the actual consignee location, road access and truck availability rather than inferred from the port name alone.
- Equipment planning: Agricultural exports may require suitable packaging, ventilation or temperature control, but reefer, packing, consolidation and export inspection services must be confirmed before cargo is routed through HNTEA.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: HNTEA should not be handled using a generic container cut-off assumption. Obtain the terminal or receiver’s nomination, notice period, document deadline, berth window and cargo readiness requirement in writing.
- Dangerous goods: Gasoline and diesel are regulated dangerous goods. Confirm the applicable UN number, proper shipping name, packing group where applicable, flash point, SDS, emergency contact, quantity and transport mode before accepting instructions.
- Vessel and cargo compatibility: Check maximum draft, LOA, deadweight, manifold arrangement, cargo segregation, hose compatibility, mooring requirements and current marine restrictions. The supplied limits are planning references, not a substitute for a port acceptance confirmation.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing or product documentation, certificate of origin, import permits, customs declarations and dangerous-goods documents must match the consignee and cargo. Customs, port and environmental procedures should be verified with the local licensed agent.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, SDS, quantity, packaging, origin, final consignee and intended delivery date before requesting a routing recommendation.
- For liquid bulk, secure receiver approval and tank availability before fixing the vessel or cargo readiness date; avoid relying on an assumed berth window.
- For containerized or dry cargo, compare a confirmed regional gateway with HNTEA only after checking transshipment, customs transfer, inland haulage and final-mile costs.
- Use conservative packaging and weather protection for agricultural cargo, and obtain written confirmation of inspection, weighing, reefer and storage arrangements where required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, operating description, vessel parameters and annual-use figures in this module are taken from the supplied HNTEA port master record. The record states approximately 60 vessels and 600,000 DWT annually, maximum vessel length of 184 m, maximum draft of 11 m and maximum deadweight of 51,441 t.
Verification boundary: Terminal availability, berth windows, port dues, customs procedures, carrier schedules, inland restrictions, storage capacity and dangerous-goods acceptance are time-sensitive and are not inferred from the master record. Our service team will reconfirm these items with the nominated receiver, local agent, carrier and relevant Honduran authorities before execution.