Honduras
Honduras - 2.1.5 Port of San Lorenzo

Port Overview 

The Port of San Lorenzo is located in the southern part of Honduras, in a region close to the coastal areas of the Gulf of Fonseca. One of the main characteristics of this port is that it is a benchmark in terms of shrimp, all kinds of dairy products and also vegetable oils. The different products that arrive at the seaports of Honduras such as the Port of San Lorenzo greatly facilitate the use of this material by local industries.  

The services offered at the port are tugboat, that normally accompanies the ship approximately half a mile from the dock and is mandatory; services for the vessels such as port rights, navigation aid, berthing, unberthing, mooring, practice, water service, fuel, security. Cargo services are stowage, unloading, hauling, transfer, receiving and storage. 

Port website: www.enp.hn 

You can also find information about key ports at: http://www.maritime-database.com 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Honduras 

Province or District 

Valle 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port 

San Lorenzo 

17.9 km 

Full port name 

Port of San Lorenzo or Port of Henecán 

Latitude 

13.40000°

Longitude 

-87.42500°

Management Company or Port Authority 

National Port Company 

Management Level Contact Person 

Edwing Bertin Canales 

Edwing.canales@enp.hn  

Nearest airports with frequent international arrivals/departures  

Palmerola International Airport (XPL) 

United, American Airlines, Copa. Avianca, Spirit Airlines, KLM. Air France, CM Airlines.  

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

National port company, has focused on the recovery process trying to achieve optimal levels in the provision of services, by strengthening its productive capacity, formulating projects that contribute to improving the competitiveness of the economy, being the link in the logistics chain of international maritime trade in the country. 

For more information on port contacts, please refer to the following link: Headquarters staff will enter a link here to section 4.4 Contact list of port and river companies. 

Port performance 

The port exceeds more than 1.05 million tons per year. Among these products, some stand out, such as pitch pine, which has traditionally become one of the most exported products of the Honduran industry. 

Traffic figures for 2021 

Ship calls  

188 

Container traffic (TEUs) 

25,414 

 

Bulk cargo and loose cargo figures 2021 

Bulk (mt)  

612,300 

Loose charge (mt) 

744,530 

 

Handling type 

Total landing (thousands of mt) 

Total shipment (thousands of mt) 

Total 

General Cargo 

553.64 

553.64 

Container 

100.13 

33.51 

133.64 

Liquid Bulk 

497.80 

61.67 

559.48 

Solid Bulk 

29.22 

23.60 

52.82 

Other 

2.92 

20.89 

23.81 

Ro-Ro 

33.46 

33.46 

Total

1,356.83 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For more information on port fees and charges, please consult the following link: https://www.opc.hn/lib/PDF/Tarifario-OPC-01-enero-2023%20NM.pdf 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length  

(m) 

Maximum draft (m) 

Comments

Conventional Berth 

300 

10 

Pier in a "T" shape 40 and 25 meters wide with an access bridge 160 meters long and 15 meters wide. 

Container Berth

300 

10 

 

Silo Berth  

300 

10 

 

Berthing Tugs  

 

 

 

Water Barges 

N/A 

 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

In Port of San Lorenzo the loads are handled mechanically. The availability and use of docks may vary depending on port operators and the needs of the trade at the specific time. It is recommended to contact port authorities or operators directly for information on available docks and cargo handling services for imports and cargo packed at the port.

Type of cargo 

Dock identification 

Imports – Packed cargo  

Pier A and B 

Exports - Packed cargo 

Pier A and B 

 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Pier A and B 

Other Imports 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

The management of port equipment in Port of San Lorenzo is essential to ensure the efficiency and safety of port operations. Port handling equipment includes forklifts and other equipment that is used to load and unload ships, move containers and other equipment around the port. Effective management of this equipment is essential to ensure that port operations are carried out safely and efficiently. 

Equipment

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

No 

 

 

Container Gantries 

No 

 

 

Mobile Cranes 

No 

 

 

Reachstacker

Yes 

Kilter 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes 

Good condition, regular use 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines  

No 

 

 

Transtainer 

No 

 

 

Freight elevator 

Yes 

Kilter 

Container Facilities 

The Port of San Lorenzo has lost competitiveness in recent years. At present the loading and unloading of containers can only be carried out with the cranes of the ships.

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Facilities 

20 ft/ 40 ft 

Availability for container handling 

Yes 

Container Handling Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Station for refrigerated containers 

Yes 

Other details about facilities 

  N/A 

Daily load capacity 

(Containers per Day)  

120 

Number of stations for refrigerated containers 

(Connection points) 

Load capacity in Emergency  

N/A 

Load capacity of crews per shift 

(Containers per Shift)  

12 people/ 120 Containers 

Customs Guidance

Customs clearance procedures at the Port of San Lorenzo in Honduras are overseen by the Honduran Customs Administration, also known as the Dirección Adjunta de Rentas Aduanas. Below you will find a general guide on customs clearance procedures for imports and exports at the port:  

  1. Obtain the necessary permits and licenses: Before you can import or export goods from Honduras, it may be necessary to obtain permits and licenses from various government agencies, depending on the type of goods being shipped. These may include the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment, among others. 

  1. Submit import/export documentation: Once all necessary permits and licenses have been obtained, the importer or exporter must submit all required import/export documentation to the SAR. This documentation includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and other relevant documents.  

  1. Pay customs duties and taxes: The importer or exporter is responsible for paying all customs duties and taxes associated with the shipment. These fees may include import duties, value-added tax (VAT), excise duties and other fees.  

  1. Cargo Inspection: SAR can inspect cargo to ensure compliance with all import/export regulations and to verify the accuracy of the documentation submitted.  

  1. Cargo Release: Once all necessary customs duties and taxes have been paid and the cargo has been inspected, SAR will issue a release order allowing the cargo to be cleared for entry into or exit from the port. It is important to note that customs clearance procedures can be complex and may vary depending on the specific nature of the goods being imported or exported. Importers and exporters are advised to work with a licensed customs broker or freight forwarder to ensure compliance with all regulations and facilitate a smooth customs clearance process. 

For more information about customs in Honduras, see the following link: https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/  

Terminal Information

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

Ship rigging is used when loading or unloading goods to/from the ship, including containers. The ENP has one or two terminal tractors and a front loader in the yard for handling containerized cargo. Here the ENP is the monopoly in the cargo handling operation. There is no private participation in the ground cargo handling involvement. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

The port has four warehouses for a total storage of 8,500 m2 and a molasses tank with a capacity of 1,060,000 gallons. The uncovered areas amount to 46,000 m2 to store machinery and equipment. 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities  

Area (m2

Packed cargo 

N/A 

 

Refrigerated cargo 

50 

 

General Cargo 

N/A 

 

Port Security 

Current protection measures include surveillance and monitoring systems through security cameras, access controls for staff and visitors, and security protocols for the handling of dangerous goods. Likewise, the port has security personnel trained to respond quickly to emergency situations and safeguard the integrity of the facilities. 

Safety 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS level 

(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)  

Police boats  

Yes 

Fire trucks  

No 

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