Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Las Piedras
Las Piedras (Venezuela) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12060). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VELSP
- World Port Index no.
- 12060
- Coordinates
- 11.70°N, 70.22°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 9,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,460 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Las Piedras, 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 Las Piedras
Where is Port of Las Piedras?
Las Piedras (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 11.70°N, 70.22°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Las Piedras?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VELSP for Las Piedras. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Las Piedras from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,840 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Caucedo, San Juan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Las Piedras?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Las Piedras 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.