Deep Sea Port

Shipping Solutions in La Guaira, Venezuela

La Guaira functions as a principal seaport for Caracas, providing direct access to the Caribbean Sea and international trade lanes. The port manages general and containerized cargo, vehicles, and breakbulk shipments, supported by nearby Simón Bolívar International Airport for multimodal connections. Although operating in a complex regulatory environment, it is still an central gateway for Venezuela’s imports and exports.

Port Code
VELAG
Population
0.3M
Continent
South America
Key Cargo
Crude oil and refined petroleum products (via national supply chain, often routed through other terminals)
Port Of La Guaira
Operational
Destination Ocean
Altamira (Mexico)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
3,546 km
Destination Ocean
Atlanta (United States)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
3,128 km
Destination Ocean
Balboa (Panama)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
1,396 km
Destination Ocean
Baltimore (United States)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
3,327 km
Destination Ocean
Bogota (Colombia)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
1,024 km

Why ship via La Guaira?

Several deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax-class vessels

Specialized container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes

Need a custom solution in Venezuela?

We maintain dedicated local expertise in Venezuela to handle customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery.