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Port of Asunción

PYASU🇵🇾Paraguay

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About Port of Asunción

Also known as: Puerto De Asuncion

Asunción is Paraguay's primary river port, situated on the Paraguay River. It handles general cargo and is accessible to ocean-going vessels via the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway. The port utilizes tugs for navigation and has a drydock.

Background
Asunción is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River. The Paraguay River separates Asunción from the Occidental Region of Paraguay to the northwest, and from Argentina to the southwest. The eastern part of the city is surrounded by the Central Department.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Elevation
64m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U
Terminals
3

History

Established
1537

Terminals (3)

PUERTO CAACUPE-MI ASUNCION

SAN FRANCISCO S.A.

Av. Fernando Leri Reinhold y Hermann Gmeiner, Zeballos Cué Asunción, Paraguay

www.caa.com.py →

PUERTO FENIX

PUERTO Y ESTIBAJES S.A.

www.puertofenix.com.py →

PUERTO SAN JOSE (EMPEDRIL S.A.)

CONCRET-MIX S.A.

www.puertosanjose.com.py →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PYASU
Country
🇵🇾Paraguay
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
PY-ASU
Area
Inland, South America
Latitude
-25.2741°
Longitude
-57.6083°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
13250 →
GeoNames ID
11525694 →
Wikidata
Q2933 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.asuncion.gov.py →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Asunción on?

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The Port of Asunción is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in PY. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Asunción (PYASU) 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 PYASU on the live map.

Where is the Port of Asunción?

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The Port of Asunción is a port in PY. Its UN/LOCODE is PYASU — 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 PYASU mean?

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The first two characters, PY, are the ISO country code for PY. 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 Asunción?

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The Port of Asunción 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.