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VECIB Ciudad Bolivar Port
Ciudad Bolivar Port is the seaport of Ciudad bolivar, in the city of Ciudad bolivarin Venezuela. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VECIB.

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Port Code

VECIB

Name

Ciudad Bolivar

Country / Region

Venezuela

City

Ciudad bolivar

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

8.1468382

Longitude

-63.5452652

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Port Overview

Ciudad Bolivar Port (VECIB)

Ciudad Bolivar is an inland river port on the right bank of the Orinoco River in Venezuela. The port is positioned approximately 241 nautical miles upstream and functions as a distribution point for the upper Orinoco and the wider river basin. Its documented cargo profile is centered on breakbulk and dry bulk rather than a standardized ocean-container operation. Reported commodities include cattle, hides, diamonds, gold and balata on the export side, together with construction materials, metal goods and foodstuffs moving through the river supply chain. Navigational conditions are seasonal: the stated maximum permitted draught is 4.8 metres from December to May and 9.1 metres from June to November. Our service team therefore treats vessel suitability, river-level confirmation and cargo-handling arrangements as shipment-specific requirements.

UN/LOCODE: VECIB
Alternate code in source record: VECBL
Location: Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
Coordinates: 8.1468382, -63.5452652
Port type: Inland river port
Documented cargo focus: Breakbulk and dry bulk

Key Highlights

Operational Characteristics at a Glance

River access to the upper Orinoco, with the port located approximately 241 nautical miles upstream.
Best suited to project, breakbulk and dry-bulk planning rather than assuming a regular container-terminal workflow.
Permitted draught varies materially by season: 4.8 metres in the stated dry season and 9.1 metres in the stated rainy season.
River-level changes, bar or channel restrictions, and vessel-loading limits should be checked before fixing the final cargo plan.
Our team recommends treating local handling, customs coordination and inland delivery as individually confirmed services.

Facilities & Services

Cargo Handling and Inland Connectivity

Service area	Planning implication
Breakbulk handling	Suitable for non-containerized general cargo subject to confirmation of lifting, slinging, storage and truck-loading arrangements for the specific shipment.
Dry bulk handling	Bulk commodities may be considered, but the shipper should confirm discharge equipment, dust-control requirements, cargo compatibility and receiving capacity in advance.
Container cargo	The supplied port record does not establish regular container-terminal facilities or container service levels. Our team will verify whether a containerized routing is operationally feasible before booking.
Storage and cargo staging	Warehouse, open-yard and temporary-staging availability should be confirmed for each cargo type, especially for weather-sensitive, high-value or oversized goods.
River and road interface	River movement must be coordinated with local road delivery. Truck access, loading windows, bridge restrictions and final-destination conditions require shipment-specific checking.

Routes & Transit Times

River Feeder Planning and Schedule Control

International cargo will generally require coordination between an ocean gateway or regional port, the Orinoco river leg and final inland delivery; the appropriate gateway depends on cargo dimensions, equipment and current carrier acceptance.
River navigation and loading restrictions can affect sailing windows, vessel selection and cargo intake. A quoted schedule should therefore remain subject to river conditions and local confirmation.
For breakbulk and dry bulk, transit planning must include cargo preparation, river-vessel availability, loading or discharge sequencing, customs processing and inland trucking rather than relying only on a port-to-port estimate.
Our service team will request the latest operational window, permitted draught, cargo-handling plan and transshipment arrangement before issuing a firm routing proposal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Upper Orinoco Distribution Role

The principal service area is the upper Orinoco and its connected river-basin distribution network, with onward delivery depending on navigable river access and road conditions.
The documented export profile includes cattle, hides, diamonds, gold and balata. High-value commodities require enhanced document control, secure custody and tightly coordinated handover procedures.
Construction materials, metal goods and foodstuffs are identified in the port record as important cargo categories moving through the local supply chain.
Our team can assess whether cargo should move as breakbulk, dry bulk, conventional equipment or a multimodal combination after reviewing dimensions, density, packing and final destination.

Operations & Compliance

Risk Controls for River-Port Shipments

Booking and cut-off control: Do not apply an ocean-terminal cut-off automatically. Our team will confirm the river-vessel closing time, cargo-receiving point, documentation deadline and any transshipment cut-off separately.
Seasonal draught: The stated limits are 4.8 metres from December to May and 9.1 metres from June to November. These figures should be revalidated against the current river condition, sailing date, vessel and cargo loading plan.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. River-vessel acceptance and local segregation requirements must be confirmed before cargo delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information and permits must be consistent. Customs inspection, release timing and any special controls should be coordinated with the appointed local representative.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the cargo dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, packing photographs and lifting points before requesting a breakbulk or project-cargo quotation.
For bulk goods, specify moisture sensitivity, flow characteristics, contamination controls and discharge method so that the handling plan can be reviewed before booking.
Build schedule margin for river-level changes, vessel-loading restrictions, inspections and road delivery. A firm ETA should only be issued after the complete multimodal chain is accepted.
If direct river-port handling is unsuitable, our team can compare an alternative gateway or a different combination of ocean, river and road transport, subject to current carrier and local-agent confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ciudad Bolivar Port FAQ

Can VECIB be used for standard FCL container shipments?: The supplied port record identifies breakbulk and dry bulk capability but does not confirm a regular container-terminal service. Our team will verify current container acceptance, equipment availability and the actual receiving point before recommending an FCL booking.
What draught should be used for vessel planning?: The record states a maximum permitted draught of 4.8 metres from December to May and 9.1 metres from June to November. These are planning references only; the final limit must be confirmed for the sailing date, river conditions, vessel and cargo plan.
Which cargoes are most appropriate for this port?: Breakbulk and dry bulk are the clearest documented operating categories. The record also identifies cattle, hides, diamonds, gold, balata, construction materials, metal goods and foodstuffs within the port’s cargo profile, subject to all applicable controls.
How should a shipper plan the inland leg?: Provide the final delivery address, cargo dimensions, axle-weight information, unloading method and site restrictions at quotation stage. Our service team will check the road interface and coordinate it with the river schedule.
Can the quoted transit time be guaranteed?: No. River conditions, draught restrictions, vessel availability, cargo inspection and local handling can change the schedule. We provide a planning range only after receiving current operational confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundaries

Hard fields in this module, including UN/LOCODE VECIB, the port name, country, city, coordinates, river position, cargo description and seasonal draught figures, are taken from the supplied port record. The record also references the alternate code VECBL. Operational statements that are not stated as fixed port specifications are presented as shipment-planning guidance and remain subject to confirmation by our service team, the appointed local representative, the vessel operator and the relevant authorities.

The UN/LOCODE naming framework can be cross-checked through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe at unece.org. No unverified berth count, terminal capacity, container equipment list, carrier schedule, tariff, port opening hour or guaranteed transit time is presented.