Port of Lobitos

Lobitos port (UN/LOCODE: PELOB) situated on Peru’s northwestern Pacific coastline in the Piura region operates within the America/Lima timezone at coordinates 4.456435° S, 81.282165° W. Serving as a modest yet strategically positioned hub, it supports regional artisanal fishing, small‑scale cargo movements, and occasional offshore oil‑service vessels navigating the Sechura Basin. The port’s natural sheltered anchorage facilitates safety for vessels during prevailing south‑east swells, while its limited infrastructure encourages sustainable development initiatives aimed at boosting local trade connectivity and environmental stewardship along the northern Peruvian coast Future plans involve deepening berths, installing solar power, and enhancing bilateral trade links with Ecuadorian coastal facilities.