Seaport · Venezuela
Puerto Ordaz
Puerto Ordaz (Venezuela) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12335). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEPZO
- World Port Index no.
- 12335
- Coordinates
- 8.35°N, 62.72°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.5 m |
| Max vessel beam | 38.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
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
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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 | 8,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Ordaz, 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 Ordaz
Where is Puerto Ordaz?
Puerto Ordaz (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 8.35°N, 62.72°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Ordaz?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEPZO for Puerto Ordaz. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Ordaz?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.5 m, beam 38.0 m, draft 11.2 m for Puerto Ordaz. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Ordaz from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,950 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 Ordaz?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Ordaz 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.