Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Punta De Palmas
Punta De Palmas (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12032). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEPLV
- World Port Index no.
- 12032
- Coordinates
- 10.78°N, 71.58°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Other names
- Punta Palmas
- Repairs
- None
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel 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) | 9,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,900 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Punta De Palmas, with full port guides:
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 230 nm
- Caucedo · 470 nm
- Balboa · 490 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 500 nm
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 Punta De Palmas
Where is Port of Punta De Palmas?
Punta De Palmas (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.78°N, 71.58°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Punta De Palmas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEPLV for Punta De Palmas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Punta De Palmas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,900 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Caucedo, Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Punta De Palmas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Punta De Palmas 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.