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Port of Porto Velho

BRPVH🇧🇷Brazil

Port Location

About Port of Porto Velho

Also known as: Porto Velho

Located on the Madeira River, a tributary of the Amazon, Porto Velho serves as a key trading and transportation hub for the Brazilian state of Rondônia. The port facilitates the movement of regional commodities, notably cassiterite, a tin ore.

Background
Porto Velho is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia, in the upper Amazon River basin. The population is 460,434 people. Located on the border of Rondônia and the state of Amazonas, the town is an important trading center for cassiterite, the mining of tin, which represents the most important economic activity in the region, as well as a transportation and communication center. It is on the eastern shore of the Madeira River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. It is also Rondônia's largest city, and the largest state capital of Brazil by area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
109m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1914

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BRPVH
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BR-RO
Area
Inland, South America
Latitude
-8.7666°
Longitude
-63.9112°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7615621 →
Wikidata
Q172512 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portovelho.ro.gov.br →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Porto Velho on?+
The Port of Porto Velho is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in BR. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Porto Velho?+
You can track vessels near Porto Velho (BRPVH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BRPVH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Porto Velho?+
The Port of Porto Velho operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.