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VEPBL Puerto Cabello Port
Puerto Cabello Port is the seaport of Puerto cabello, in the city of Puerto cabelloin Venezuela. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VEPBL.

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Port Code

VEPBL

Name

Puerto Cabello

Country / Region

Venezuela

City

Puerto cabello

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

10.4775050

Longitude

-68.0103850

Est. Unit Price

$187/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE VEPBL

Puerto Cabello Port, Venezuela

Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) is a multipurpose seaport in Carabobo State on Venezuela’s central coastline, approximately 70 nautical miles west of Caracas. Our service team treats it as a cargo-diverse gateway rather than a container-only port: the port record identifies handling capability for containers, general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk and Ro-Ro shipments. Facilities associated with the Puerto Cabello jurisdiction also include chemical storage at Borburata, dry and liquid bulk facilities at Venterminales, and separate oil-terminal and Borburata operations outside the main harbour. For shippers, the principal planning issue is matching the cargo, terminal and inland delivery arrangement before booking, particularly where private-terminal coordination, hazardous cargo controls or customs inspection may apply.

Port code	VEPBL
Port / city	PUERTO CABELLO / Puerto Cabello
Country	Venezuela (VE)
Region	Central and South America
Coordinates	10.4775050, -68.0103850
Port profile	Multipurpose seaport serving container, general cargo, bulk and Ro-Ro requirements

Decision Points

Key Highlights

Multi-cargo capabilityPuerto Cabello is relevant for containers, general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk and Ro-Ro shipments; the correct terminal must be confirmed for each cargo type.

Central Venezuelan positionIts Carabobo location provides a practical maritime gateway for cargo moving toward Caracas and central Venezuelan markets, subject to inland conditions.

Terminal differentiationVenterminales is identified as a private terminal, while Borburata and the oil-terminal operations are outside the main harbour jurisdictional area.

Control-sensitive cargoChemicals, liquid bulk, machinery and project cargo require earlier review of documentation, compatibility, handling and terminal acceptance.

Cargo Handling Scope

Facilities & Services

Container and general cargo: The port record identifies container handling alongside general cargo operations. Our team can coordinate equipment, cargo readiness and terminal-specific receiving instructions after carrier confirmation.
Dry and liquid bulk: Bulk movements are part of the port’s multipurpose profile. Product form, loading method, tank or silo requirements and terminal acceptance should be established before quotation.
Ro-Ro handling: Ro-Ro is listed among the cargo types handled. Vehicle dimensions, securing requirements, operating condition and documentation should be submitted for pre-check.
Bulk and chemical facilities: Venterminales is identified for dry and liquid bulk, while chemical storage facilities are located at Borburata. Final routing depends on cargo characteristics and facility approval.
Specialized jurisdictional operations: Lagoven Oil Terminal and Puerto Borburata are outside the main harbour but fall under Puerto Cabello jurisdiction according to the supplied port record. They should not be assumed to have identical procedures or access arrangements.
Inland interface: Our service team normally plans road drayage as the principal inland connection and verifies vehicle availability, escort or delivery restrictions, appointment rules and consignee receiving conditions case by case.

Routing Assessment

Routes & Logistics Transit Considerations

Typical trade planning: Import and export routing is generally assessed through Caribbean and Latin American maritime connections, with onward carrier or transshipment arrangements confirmed against the shipment date and equipment position.
Asia-origin cargo: Our team compares available carrier routings and possible transshipment points rather than assuming a direct service. The final plan depends on the carrier’s current network, equipment release and Puerto Cabello acceptance.
European and regional cargo: Service may involve direct or connecting arrangements depending on the carrier and commodity. Port rotation, transshipment dwell and documentation release can materially affect the end-to-end schedule.
Transit-time controls: Published schedules are not guaranteed transit times. Weather, port congestion, customs examination, equipment imbalance, terminal windows, sanctions-related compliance checks and inland road conditions may change the actual delivery date.

Our service team provides a schedule only after checking the current carrier routing, cargo acceptance, transshipment plan and inland destination. Any transit estimate should be treated as indicative until the booking and terminal instructions are issued.

Market and Commodity Fit

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Puerto Cabello serves central Venezuelan cargo flows, particularly the Carabobo area and movements toward Caracas. Final delivery feasibility must be checked by exact address, road condition, vehicle type and consignee capability.
Import profile: The supplied port data identifies general cargo, machinery, copra and sesame seed among import categories. Machinery requires attention to lifting points, dimensions, center of gravity and possible project-cargo arrangements.
Export profile: Listed export commodities include hardwood, coffee, cocoa, indigo, hides, sugar and asbestos fibre. Agricultural cargo requires checks on packing, moisture protection, phytosanitary documents and destination-country requirements.
Industrial and bulk cargo: Chemicals, dry bulk, liquid bulk, oil-related cargo and Ro-Ro units may require separate terminal approval, safety documentation and specialized handling instructions.

Execution Controls

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and receiving: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM submission, terminal receiving window and actual gate-in deadline must be confirmed for the selected vessel and facility. Do not use a generic port cut-off for a private or specialized terminal.
Dangerous goods: For chemicals, liquid bulk or any regulated substance, provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container or tank details before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and origin or sanitary documents should be consistent before cargo arrival. Customs inspection or document queries can delay release; our team recommends reserving contingency in the delivery plan.
Inland delivery: Confirm consignee working hours, unloading equipment, road access, axle or dimensional restrictions, security requirements and empty-container return instructions before dispatching a truck.

Practical Recommendations

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete cargo profile at inquiry stage: commodity, HS code, package count, gross weight, dimensions, temperature needs, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address.
For machinery, Ro-Ro or out-of-gauge cargo, provide drawings and photographs early so our team can check lifting, lashing, ramp, flat-rack or breakbulk options before rate confirmation.
For agricultural, animal-origin or chemical cargo, prepare destination permits, safety data and inspection documents before the vessel arrives; document correction after arrival can create avoidable storage and delivery exposure.
Where schedule reliability is critical, compare alternative Caribbean gateways or routing plans. Our team can evaluate total landed cost, transshipment risk, inland distance, customs practicality and cargo compatibility rather than comparing ocean freight alone.

Operational Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VEPBL suitable only for containerized cargo?

No. Puerto Cabello is described as a multipurpose port handling containers, general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk and Ro-Ro. Our team selects the routing and terminal only after confirming the cargo type and handling requirements.

Can chemical or liquid-bulk cargo be booked directly through the main harbour?

Not automatically. Chemical storage at Borburata and dry or liquid bulk operations at Venterminales involve facility-specific controls. We obtain carrier and terminal acceptance before confirming the shipment.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time to Caracas or another inland destination?

No. Ocean schedule, terminal release, customs processing, truck availability, road conditions and consignee receiving arrangements all affect the final lead time. Our service team provides an indicative plan after checking the exact delivery address.

What information is required for a machinery or Ro-Ro quotation?

Provide dimensions, gross weight, photographs, center of gravity if available, lifting or lashing points, operating condition, cargo value, destination address and whether the unit can be driven or must be lifted.

How should dangerous goods be prepared for VEPBL?

Submit the accurate dangerous-goods declaration, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS, packaging details and emergency contact information before booking. Final acceptance remains subject to the carrier, terminal and applicable Venezuelan requirements.

Data Governance

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers in this module—UN/LOCODE VEPBL, port name, country, city, coordinates, port profile and the listed cargo categories—are taken from the supplied Puerto Cabello port record. The operational guidance is professional planning guidance and must be confirmed against the nominated carrier, terminal, customs authority and inland provider before execution.

For regulatory and port-status verification, our service team recommends checking the relevant Venezuelan maritime authority and customs authority at the time of shipment: inea.gob.ve and seniat.gob.ve. These domains are provided as verification entry points only; current cut-offs, terminal acceptance, tariffs, customs instructions and vessel schedules must be obtained from the responsible parties for the specific shipment.

No unverified berth count, draft, throughput figure, tariff, sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time is presented. Dynamic commercial and regulatory details remain subject to written confirmation.