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VEPCN Punta Cardon Port
Punta Cardon Port is the seaport of Punta cardon, in the city of Punta cardonin Venezuela. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VEPCN.

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Port Code

VEPCN

Name

Punta Cardon

Country / Region

Venezuela

City

Punta cardon

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

11.6166667

Longitude

-70.2500000

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Punta Cardón Port Overview

Punta Cardón is an open-sea port on the Gulf of Venezuela, on the southwest coast of the Paraguaná Peninsula in Venezuela. Its primary logistics role is to serve the large Cardón oil-refining complex and petroleum-related exports. The port may also accommodate dry-cargo vessels, but it should not automatically be treated as a conventional container gateway. The approach and anchorage are exposed to changing swell conditions; berthing can occasionally be delayed when swell increases. Our platform therefore recommends confirming vessel acceptance, berth availability, cargo compatibility and current terminal instructions before fixing a shipment plan.

UN/LOCODE	VEPCN
Country / Area	Venezuela / Central and South America
Location	Punta Cardón, Paraguaná Peninsula, Gulf of Venezuela
Coordinates	11.6166667° N, 70.2500000° W
Port profile	Open-sea industrial and petroleum port; dry cargo may be handled subject to operational confirmation

Key Logistics Highlights

Petroleum-oriented gateway

The port’s main function is connected with the Cardón refinery and petroleum exports, so industrial and energy-sector controls are central to planning.

Not a standard container hub

The supplied port description identifies dry-cargo capability but does not establish regular container-terminal services, equipment, or liner coverage.

Weather-sensitive berthing

Eastern winds commonly produce limited swell, while occasional high swell may prevent berthing for several days.

Anchorage constraints

Anchorage is described within approximately two miles of the jetty ends, with the southern side limited by a sand projection off Punta Cardón Cape.

Project-cargo planning required

For machinery, breakbulk or refinery-related cargo, our service team recommends advance checks on vessel suitability, lifting arrangements and berth instructions.

Facilities & Services

Petroleum and refinery interface: the port is primarily associated with petroleum exports and refinery operations. Cargo acceptance should be confirmed with the relevant terminal or ship agent.
Dry-cargo vessel access: dry-cargo vessels can be accommodated according to the supplied port description, but berth suitability, cargo limits and handling arrangements require case-by-case confirmation.
Anchorage and approach: the described anchorage has mud with patches of small stones, sand and shells. The southern approach is constrained by a sand projection; the vessel’s master and agent should verify current nautical information.
Container services: no regular container-terminal, reefer, empty-equipment, dedicated bonded-warehouse or intermodal service should be assumed from the available port record.
Inland distribution: road collection and delivery must be arranged after confirming local trucking availability, security requirements, route suitability and any refinery or industrial-site access rules.

Our platform treats Punta Cardón as an industrial bulk and project-cargo location rather than a default FCL/LCL gateway. Equipment, storage, customs inspection space and cargo-handling windows must be confirmed before booking.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Trade direction: the port is naturally aligned with petroleum and industrial cargo movements in the Caribbean and Gulf of Venezuela region. Actual origin, destination and vessel routing depend on the commodity, charter arrangement and carrier acceptance.
Containerized cargo: shippers requiring standard FCL or LCL service may need a routing through another Venezuelan or Caribbean gateway, followed by domestic transfer where feasible. Our team confirms the actual transshipment plan rather than promising a direct service.
Bulk and breakbulk cargo: voyage planning should include berth-window confirmation, pilotage and agent coordination, cargo documents, weather exposure and possible waiting time at anchorage.
Transit-time variables: berth congestion, swell, vessel nomination, terminal approval, customs review, sanctions or banking checks, inland security arrangements and schedule changes can materially affect the end-to-end transit time.

No fixed transit time or regular sailing frequency is stated here. Our service team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after confirming the vessel, cargo type, loading port, discharge plan and current operational conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Paraguaná Peninsula

The immediate logistics hinterland is the industrial and petroleum complex around Punta Cardón and the wider Paraguaná area.

Refinery-related cargo

Typical requirements may include refinery inputs, maintenance materials, replacement parts, industrial consumables and petroleum-related export cargo, subject to terminal acceptance and regulatory review.

Dry bulk and breakbulk

Dry-cargo vessels may be used for project equipment, machinery, steel, construction materials or other non-containerized cargo when the receiving facility confirms handling capability.

Controlled and hazardous commodities

Petroleum products and other dangerous goods require accurate classification, documentation, packaging or vessel compliance, and advance approval from the relevant parties.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: port-specific closing times, document cut-offs, cargo readiness dates and berth windows are not assumed. Our team obtains the applicable instructions from the carrier, ship agent or terminal before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data sheet and emergency contact details. Petroleum cargo must not be tendered on a generic description.
Customs and sanctions screening: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, export permits, cargo ownership information and end-user details should be consistent. Venezuela-related banking, sanctions and restricted-party checks may affect acceptance and payment processing.
Vessel and berth approval: verify draft, manifold or connection requirements, cargo compatibility, mooring conditions, pilotage, weather limitations and the latest agent instructions. Nautical details in older port descriptions must not replace current official navigational information.
Inland delivery: confirm road permits, escort or security requirements, vehicle type, site access, axle or dimensional restrictions and unloading capability before releasing the cargo from the port area.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the cargo profile early, including commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, dangerous-goods status and intended discharge location.
For petroleum, chemicals or refinery cargo, arrange pre-clearance with the receiving facility and provide SDS, technical specifications, certificates and cargo compatibility information before vessel nomination.
Use seaworthy export packing with corrosion protection, moisture barriers, lifting marks, center-of-gravity marks and clear piece numbering. Project cargo should be supported by a packing and lifting plan.
Build a contingency into the schedule for swell-related berthing delays, document corrections, inspection, vessel substitution and inland-security arrangements.
If the cargo requires standard container equipment or frequent liner departures, ask our platform to compare alternative Caribbean or Venezuelan gateways instead of assuming that VEPCN offers regular FCL/LCL service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VEPCN suitable for normal container shipments?: It should not be assumed. The available port description emphasizes refinery and petroleum activity and only indicates that dry-cargo vessels can also be accommodated. Our team checks actual container acceptance, equipment and routing before quoting FCL or LCL cargo.
Can dry cargo be shipped through Punta Cardón?: Potentially, subject to vessel, berth, cargo and terminal confirmation. Breakbulk, bulk or project cargo generally requires advance review of lifting, storage, draft, handling and delivery arrangements.
What is the main weather risk?: The port is described as having practically no swell under prevailing easterly winds, but occasional high swell can prevent berthing for several days. Seasonal conditions and wind direction should be checked close to the vessel’s arrival.
Are there fixed port cut-off times and guaranteed transit times?: No fixed times or guaranteed schedules are published in this module. Cut-offs and transit estimates depend on the nominated carrier, agent, terminal, cargo and current operating conditions.
What should be prepared for petroleum or dangerous goods?: Prepare complete classification and safety documentation, cargo specifications, permits where applicable, shipper and consignee details, and any terminal pre-approval. Our service team coordinates document review before cargo movement.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and descriptive nautical characteristics in this module are based on the supplied VEPCN port record. No unverified berth count, container capacity, terminal name, annual throughput, sailing frequency, tariff, operating-hour or transit-time figures have been added.

For independent code and location cross-checking, our team may consult the United Nations location-code resource at service.unece.org. For Venezuelan customs and tax-related verification, the relevant official authority domain is seniat.gob.ve. These domains are reference points only; current cargo acceptance, customs requirements, sanctions screening, berth availability and navigational conditions must be confirmed with the competent authority, terminal or ship agent for each shipment.

Verification boundary: the supplied description is not a substitute for the latest nautical publications, notice to mariners, terminal instructions, vessel-specific port information or current Venezuelan regulatory guidance. Our service team validates time-sensitive details before booking and dispatch.