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VEMTV Matanzas Port
Matanzas Port is the seaport of Matanzas, in the city of Matanzasin Venezuela. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VEMTV.

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Port Code

VEMTV

Name

Matanzas

Country / Region

Venezuela

City

Matanzas

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

8.3000000

Longitude

-62.8300000

Est. Unit Price

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Matanzas Port (VEMTV) Overview

Matanzas, also referred to in the supplied port data as Sidor port, is a small river port in Venezuela on the south bank of the Orinoco River. It is located approximately 194 nautical miles from the river mouth and should therefore be assessed as an inland river-access port rather than as a conventional open-sea container gateway. Its logistics relevance is linked to the Orinoco industrial corridor and project, bulk, and breakbulk movements. The supplied port profile records approximately 180 vessel calls annually, with tugs representing about 18% of recorded vessel activity. The recorded maximum vessel draft is 6.5 metres, maximum deadweight is 57,721 tonnes, and maximum recorded vessel length is 190 metres. Our service team treats these figures as planning references only; berth, river, cargo, and sailing approvals must be reconfirmed before booking.

UN/LOCODE	VEMTV
Country / City	Venezuela / Matanzas
Coordinates	8.3000000, -62.8300000
Port type	River port with industrial and project-cargo relevance
Recorded navigation limits	Maximum draft 6.5 m; maximum length 190 m; maximum deadweight 57,721 t

Key Highlights

River navigation dependencyVoyage planning is affected by river approach conditions, channel availability, seasonal water levels, and local navigation instructions.

Non-standard container profileInput data lists no FCL, LCL, or automotive service volumes; container cargo should be confirmed as a special operation rather than assumed to be a regular liner product.

Draft-sensitive callingAny vessel close to the recorded 6.5 m maximum draft requires route, tide, under-keel-clearance, and cargo-stowage confirmation.

Industrial corridor positioningMatanzas is more suitable for carefully coordinated industrial, bulk, breakbulk, and project shipments than for generic port-to-port container assumptions.

Specialist coordination requiredOur team recommends early confirmation of berth acceptance, cargo-handling resources, pilotage or tug requirements, and inland delivery access.

Facilities & Services

River access and vessel handling: The port’s operating profile requires confirmation of the navigable approach, berth window, pilotage, tug assistance, and restrictions applicable to the nominated vessel.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Heavy lifts, steel, machinery, and oversized units may be workable subject to verified berth load limits, crane or mobile-equipment availability, lifting plans, and cargo dimensions.
Bulk cargo handling: Bulk operations should be arranged against a cargo-specific handling plan. Loading or discharge equipment, dust control, weighing, and laytime arrangements must be confirmed in writing.
Container handling: The supplied profile records zero FCL and LCL service entries. Our team will not assume dedicated container-yard, reefer, or empty-equipment services without terminal confirmation.
Storage and inspection: Availability of open storage, covered warehousing, customs inspection space, and cargo security should be checked for each shipment before cargo is dispatched.
Inland connection: Road access, axle-weight limits, bridge clearances, convoy requirements, and the condition of the final delivery route are critical for industrial and oversized cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

Ocean–river connection: Cargo may require transshipment or coordinated river feeder arrangements through a suitable Venezuelan or regional gateway. Direct sailing, carrier acceptance, and equipment availability must be checked shipment by shipment.
Trade direction assessment: Export and import planning should consider the connection between the Orinoco industrial corridor, Caribbean-facing gateways, and the final overseas destination; a routing comparison is preferable to assuming a single port pair.
Transit-time variables: River draft restrictions, waiting for berth or cargo-handling equipment, customs release, weather, channel conditions, transshipment connection, and inland road permits can materially extend the schedule.
Planning method: Our service team provides a working schedule only after confirming the nominated vessel or service, transshipment plan, cargo readiness, documentation, and inland delivery constraints. No fixed transit time should be promised before those checks.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Matanzas is positioned within Venezuela’s Orinoco industrial belt. Its likely logistics role is associated with industrial production and river-connected cargo flows rather than broad consumer-container distribution.

Industrial and metallurgical supply chains: Steel-related materials, plant spares, machinery, maintenance cargo, and production inputs may require breakbulk or project-cargo treatment.
Bulk and dry cargo: Cargo such as mineral-related materials, aggregates, or other dry bulk commodities may be considered where the terminal’s handling capability and environmental controls are confirmed.
Project shipments: Oversized equipment and engineered units require route surveys, lifting studies, vessel suitability checks, and coordinated inland delivery planning.
Service area: The practical hinterland depends on river access, road conditions, industrial gate procedures, and the final consignee location; our team confirms these points before quoting a door move.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not rely on a standard ocean-terminal cut-off. Booking, cargo readiness, document closing, river connection, berth nomination, and customs release deadlines must be obtained from the actual operator or carrier.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing certification, and emergency information before acceptance. River, terminal, and vessel restrictions may be stricter than the general ocean requirement.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information, permits, and any cargo-specific certificates must be consistent. Customs inspection, seals, weighing, and release procedures are subject to the competent authorities and local terminal practice.
Vessel and inland controls: Confirm draft, length, deadweight, under-keel clearance, pilotage or tug requirements, road permits, axle limits, escort needs, and final-route clearances before cargo dispatch.

The recorded 6.5 m draft is a maximum reference in the supplied profile, not a guaranteed operating draft. Actual acceptance may be lower because of river conditions, berth limitations, tide, cargo distribution, or safety requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing type, dangerous-goods status, and final delivery address before requesting a firm routing.
For machinery, steel, and oversized units, obtain a preliminary stowage and lifting review, then reserve sufficient time for berth approval, river navigation checks, permits, and possible transshipment.
Use seaworthy packing with corrosion and moisture protection suitable for river handling, multiple lifts, outdoor exposure, and extended waiting periods where applicable.
Keep a feasible alternative gateway or multimodal routing available. The final choice should compare river restrictions, handling capability, customs process, inland distance, equipment availability, and total landed cost rather than ocean freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can VEMTV be used as a standard container port?

Not without confirmation. The supplied profile records zero FCL and LCL entries, so our team first verifies carrier acceptance, container equipment, terminal handling, empty return arrangements, and any transshipment requirement.

What vessel size can be planned for Matanzas?

The supplied record cites a maximum draft of 6.5 m, maximum deadweight of 57,721 tonnes, and maximum recorded length of 190 m. These are reference limits, not automatic acceptance criteria; the nominated vessel must be checked against current river, berth, and navigation conditions.

Is a direct international sailing available?

It must be confirmed for the cargo and sailing date. Our team does not assume a regular direct service, fixed carrier coverage, or guaranteed frequency for VEMTV.

What cargo is most suitable?

Industrial supplies, steel-related cargo, dry bulk, machinery, and project shipments may fit the port’s river-industrial profile, subject to handling and inland-route approval.

How early should a shipper start planning?

Early planning is recommended, particularly for dangerous goods, heavy lifts, oversized cargo, seasonal river restrictions, special permits, or shipments requiring transshipment. The actual lead time depends on the operator, cargo, and route.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port identifiers	Customer-supplied port master data for UN/LOCODE VEMTV: name, country, city, coordinates, and port description.
Recorded operating parameters	Customer-supplied profile: approximately 180 annual vessel calls, tug share of approximately 18%, maximum draft 6.5 m, maximum deadweight 57,721 tonnes, and maximum recorded vessel length 190 m.
Service and compliance guidance	Professional operational guidance based on the supplied river-port profile and standard freight-forwarding risk controls. Terminal acceptance, river navigation, customs, dangerous-goods, carrier, and inland-road conditions require shipment-specific confirmation.
Verification boundary	No unverified terminal name, berth count, equipment specification, carrier schedule, tariff, transit time, working-hour schedule, or regulatory approval is presented as a confirmed fact.

Our service team should revalidate navigation limits, berth availability, cargo acceptance, customs requirements, and routing before issuing a binding quotation or sailing commitment.