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Port of Puerto Ordaz

VEPZO🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Puerto Ordaz

Also known as: Ferrominera Port, Puerto de Ferrominera

This Venezuelan port is situated on the Orinoco River. It serves as a key transshipment point for iron ore and other bulk commodities. The port accommodates bulk carriers and is equipped with tugs.

Background
Puerto Ordaz es una localidad venezolana del Municipio Caroní de Ciudad Guayana en el estado Bolívar, ubicada al sureste de Venezuela. Junto con los sectores de Matanzas, Unare, Toro muerto, Mini finca, Vista al Sol, Alta Vista y la localidad de San Félix, forman una aglomeración urbana que desde el 2 de julio de 1961 recibe oficialmente el nombre de Ciudad Guayana.

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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
11525748 →
Wikidata
Q2290080 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
8.3331°
Longitude
-62.7100°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Ordaz on?

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The Port of Puerto Ordaz 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 Puerto Ordaz?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Ordaz (VEPZO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for VEPZO on the live map.

Where is the Port of Puerto Ordaz?

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The Port of Puerto Ordaz is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEPZO — 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 VEPZO 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 Puerto Ordaz?

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The Port of Puerto Ordaz 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.