The shipping platform

Location: La Guaira is the principal port of Venezuela and the port for the capital Caracas, which is 21nm away. General overview: The port area extends from Rio Uchire to Rio Maya including a number of islands between. There is 4,200m of berthing space available, with container, bulk and general cargoes handled through the port. There are 2 special berths for Ro-Ro vessels. Port facilities are situated between Punta Maiquetia and Punta Santa Barbara. The main exports are cocoa, coffee and hides; imports include manufactured products and provisions. Traffic figures: Approx 770 vessels and 380,000TEU handled annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: Draught 12.5m.