Seaport · Venezuela
Port of La Guaira
La Guaira (Venezuela) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12150). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VELAG
- World Port Index no.
- 12150
- Coordinates
- 10.62°N, 66.93°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 278.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 40.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
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
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 9,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to La Guaira, 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 La Guaira
Where is Port of La Guaira?
La Guaira (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.62°N, 66.93°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Guaira?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VELAG for La Guaira. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at La Guaira?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 278.9 m, beam 40.3 m, draft 10.7 m for La Guaira. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does La Guaira have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at La Guaira. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is La Guaira from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,880 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 La Guaira?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for La Guaira 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.