Port of Lirquen

Strategically positioned on the southern flank of Bahía de Concepción at coordinates 36.7°S, 72.98°W, Puerto Lirquen (UN/LOCODE: CLLQN) functions as a critical multipurpose terminal within Chile’s Biobío Region, operating under the America/Santiago timezone. Managed by Puerto Lirquén S.A., the facility specializes in high-efficiency containerized cargo handling, breakbulk operations, and forest product exports—primarily pulp, lumber, and wood chips—serving as a primary logistics gateway for the nation’s forestry heartland. Its deep-water berths accommodate Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels, supported by modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard capacity ensuring rapid turnaround. Integrated rail and road connectivity facilitates seamless hinterland distribution to inland industrial clusters, reinforcing its pivotal role in southern Pacific trade corridors and regional economic competitiveness through advanced logistics infrastructure and operational reliability.