Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Caripito
Caripito (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12280). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VECAR
- World Port Index no.
- 12280
- Coordinates
- 10.15°N, 63.03°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,430 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Caripito, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Caripito
Where is Port of Caripito?
Caripito (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.15°N, 63.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Caripito?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VECAR for Caripito. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Caripito from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,850 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Caripito?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Caripito through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.