Port of Maracaibo

Maracaibo is a major Venezuelan port located in Zulia Province at coordinates 10.6544509°N, 71.7147951°W, serving as a critical maritime hub with UN/LOCODE VEMAR. Positioned in the country's northwestern region near the Caribbean Sea, this strategic port facilitates significant commercial shipping operations within the America/Caracas timezone. As one of Venezuela's most important naval facilities, Maracaibo handles diverse cargo traffic including petroleum products, agricultural commodities, and manufactured goods, while providing essential anchorage and port services for vessels navigating the region's maritime corridors. The port's infrastructure supports extensive regional trade connections and plays a vital role in Venezuela's coastal shipping network.