Located in Golfo Triste, Puerto Cabello is Venezuela’s primary port in terms of cargo volume. Its infrastructure features berths for vessels up to 190 meters long with an 11.6-meter draft, silos with a 621,200-ton capacity, and extensive storage areas. Its strategic geographic position provides direct access to the industrial and agricultural regions of central and western Venezuela via modern highways and railways. Additionally, it is situated near major refineries and the country’s most important petrochemical complex, making it the most active economic zone in the nation.
Puerto Cabello International Port
Geographic location
Dimensions: 184 Hectares
Port Area: 634,368.80 m²
Commercial Yards: 32
Latitude: 10° 27′ North (N)
Longitude: 68° 01′ West (W)
Port Facilities
| Pier | Draft | Length | Tugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10.30 m | 170 m | 2 or 3 Wp |
| 9 | 10.30 m | 170 m | 2 or 3 Wp |
| 10 | 9.80 m | 185 m | 2 or 3 Wp |
| 11 | 9.80 m | 185 m | 2 or 3 Wp |
| 22 | 10.50 m | 200 m | 2 or 3 Wp |
Remarks: For vessels with a 200-meter LOA (Length Overall), and given that operations typically conclude within 24 hours, the port optimizes berthing space by combining positions 8-9 and 10-11. There is also the possibility of using berths 22-23.
