Port of Esmeraldas

The Port of Esmeraldas, situated in the eponymous province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is a critical maritime hub identified by the UN/LOCODE ECESM, operating within the America/Guayaquil timezone, strategically located at geographical coordinates 0.98 Latitude and -79.7 Longitude, facilitating trade and commerce in the region, with its proximity to major shipping lanes and ports in the Pacific Ocean, the port plays a vital role in Ecuador's economy, supporting a range of cargo operations, including containerized freight, bulk commodities, and tanker traffic, thus contributing to the country's overall maritime logistics and supply chain infrastructure.