Seaport · Venezuela
Puerto De Hierro
Puerto De Hierro (Venezuela) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12275). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEPHO
- World Port Index no.
- 12275
- Coordinates
- 10.63°N, 62.10°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- 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
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 9,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,800 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto De Hierro, 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 Puerto De Hierro
Where is Puerto De Hierro?
Puerto De Hierro (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.63°N, 62.10°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Hierro?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEPHO for Puerto De Hierro. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto De Hierro from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,800 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 Puerto De Hierro?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto De Hierro 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.