Port of Talcahuano

The port of Talcahuano, designated with UN/LOCODE CLTAL, represents a vital maritime gateway in southern Chile situated within the Biobío region at geographic coordinates -36.73 latitude and -73.12 longitude. Operating under the America/Santiago timezone, this strategically positioned harbor serves as a critical node in Chile's maritime infrastructure, facilitating commercial cargo operations, naval vessel support services, and regional trade connectivity along the Pacific coast. Its operational significance extends beyond mere port functionality, encompassing economic development facilitation for the surrounding provinces through industrial logistics support, fishing fleet management, and tourism-related maritime activities, thereby establishing Talcahuano as an indispensable component of Chile's integrated transportation network and coastal economic zone administration.