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Guayaquil
Ecuador
ECGYE
Clear
Congestion Status
AIS limited in region
7d1 at anchor
Stable
Trend
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Ecuador's primary port. Major banana, shrimp, and flower export hub. Contecon Guayaquil (ICTSI) operates the terminal. River port with draft restrictions for larger vessels.

Weekly Operational Update
Clear

Week of 10 April 2026 · business_as_usual

Vessels at Anchor — 4-week trend

—22–28 days ago
—15–21 days ago
—8–14 days ago
1Last 7 days
Situation is stable
Customs Reality at Guayaquil
5d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Ecuadorian customs moderate. Agrocalidad for phytosanitary.

Demurrage: $22/TEU/day · Detention: $14/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Agrocalidad phytosanitary permits
  • Import permits for restricted items
Cold Chain Reality at Guayaquil
Mitigation:Book reefer early during banana/shrimp peak. Verify vessel draft compliance.
Failure point:River draft restrictions + peak season congestion
Significance:Critical — world's largest banana exporter. Major shrimp/flower exports.
Primary failure mode:Draft restrictions on Guayas River limit vessel size. Peak export season congestion.
Reefer plug availability:Tight during peak export
Alternative Ports to Guayaquil

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30 nm away12h less wait
Works for: Deep-water. No draft restrictions.
Not for: Fewer services currently.
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Year-round (Banana exports)
Banana exports continuous but seasonal peaks.
Book reefer capacity early.

Sources

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