The shipping platform

Location: Puerto Bolivar is on the southernmost part of Ecuador's coastline, in the Estero Santa Rosa. General overview: Puerto Bolivar is one of the safest harbours in Ecuador; the anchorage can accommodate up to 10 vessels simultaneously. Banana vessels are berthed on a 'first come first served' basis. Principal Commodities handled: Imports, fertiliser. Exports: bananas. Traffic figures: Approx 550 vessels visit the port and 1,775,000t of cargo, 48,000TEU handled annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: Draught 10.5m, 20,000DWT.