Port of Palúa

VEPLA🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Palúa

Also known as: Palua Port, Palúa Port, Puerto de Palua, Puerto de Palúa

Palúa is a Venezuelan port located inland on the Orinoco River. It serves as a transshipment point for iron ore and other bulk commodities. The port handles large bulk carriers and is equipped with tugs.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12330 →
GeoNames ID
11525747 →
Wikidata
Q111386995 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VEPLA
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Latitude
8.3500°
Longitude
-62.6667°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Palúa on?

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The Port of Palúa is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in VE. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Palúa?

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You can track vessels near Palúa (VEPLA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Palúa?

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The Port of Palúa is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEPLA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE VEPLA mean?

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The first two characters, VE, are the ISO country code for VE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Palúa?

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The Port of Palúa operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.