Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Palua
Palua (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12330). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEPLA
- World Port Index no.
- 12330
- Coordinates
- 8.37°N, 62.68°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- 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.
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
|---|
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 9,500 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Palua, 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 Palua
Where is Port of Palua?
Palua (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 8.37°N, 62.68°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palua?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEPLA for Palua. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Palua from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,940 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 Palua?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Palua 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.