Port of Puerto Cabello

Puerto Cabello, UN/LOCODE VEPBL, is Venezuela’s principal deep‑water port on the Gulf of Triste in Carabobo, operating in the America/Caracas timezone at 10.4697685° N, –68.0298654° W. The harbor handles crude oil, petroleum products, bulk minerals, containerized goods and general merchandise, supported by modern berths, extensive storage yards and rail‑road links to the national logistics network. Proximity to major oil fields and industrial zones enhances its role as a gateway for export and import flows, while ongoing infrastructure upgrades aim to improve vessel turnaround times, safety standards and environmental compliance, reinforcing Puerto Cabello’s status as a key maritime hub in the Caribbean today.