Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)
Cumana (Puerto Sucre) (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12220). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VECUM
- World Port Index no.
- 12220
- Coordinates
- 10.47°N, 64.18°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Other names
- Puerto Sucre
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 9,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cumana (Puerto Sucre), 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 Cumana (Puerto Sucre)
Where is Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
Cumana (Puerto Sucre) (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.47°N, 64.18°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VECUM for Cumana (Puerto Sucre). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Cumana (Puerto Sucre) have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Cumana (Puerto Sucre). Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Cumana (Puerto Sucre) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,420 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 Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cumana (Puerto Sucre) 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.