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Port of Zapotal

ECZTL🇪🇨Ecuador

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About Port of Zapotal

Zapotal is a port located in Ecuador's Guayas province. It serves as a transshipment point for agricultural products, primarily bananas, destined for export. The port handles barges and smaller vessels for transit to larger ocean-going ships.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ECZTL
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
EC-G
Latitude
-2.3167°
Longitude
-80.5333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Zapotal?

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The approach to Zapotal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is El Real Lighthouse at 12.5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Punta Chapoya (20.3 NM SSE), Punta Ancon (21.7 NM W), Estero Salado (26 NM SE), Estero Salado B Range Rear (26.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Zapotal on?

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The Port of Zapotal is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in EC. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Zapotal?

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You can track vessels near Zapotal (ECZTL) 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 ECZTL on the live map.

Where is the Port of Zapotal?

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The Port of Zapotal is a port in EC. Its UN/LOCODE is ECZTL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ECZTL mean?

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The first two characters, EC, are the ISO country code for EC. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Zapotal?

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The Port of Zapotal operates in the UTC-5 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.