THE PRINCIPAL PORT ACTIVITY IS THE LOADING OF GRAIN AND AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS, AND IN 1997, 37 SHIPS LOADED 660.000 TON (WHEAT 200.000 TON, MAIZE 447.000 TON, SOYBEANS 13.000 TON), ALSO 20.600 TON FERTILIZERS WERE IMPORTED. OCCASIONALLY, DUE TO LOW RIVER CONDITION, VESSELS BOUND FOR VILLA CONSTITUCIÓN OR SAN NICOLÁS WITH IMPORTS OF IRON ORE OR OTHER BULK CARGOES UNLOAD AT SAN PEDRO
DEPTH ALONGSIDE: 27’11″+ RIVER HEIGHT
ACCESS DRAFT: 31’00” TO 35’00” FEET FW
MAX LOA: 225
MAX BEAM: 33
AIRDRAFT: 18 M
TIDE RESTRICTION: NO
NIGHT ARRIVAL / SAILING RESTRICTION: YES
METHOD OF LOADING: ELEVATOR/BELTS
WORKING HOURS: M/F 0700-1900 SAT 0700 – 1300
OVERTIME: SAT 1300 TO MON 0700 M/F 1900-0700
LOADING RATE: 1200 TPH (7 ARMS)
BUNKERS: YES
FRESH WATER: NO
GARBAGE COLLECTION COMPULSORY: NO
OTHERS: BERTHING/SAILING DURING DAYLIGHT ONLY.