Ocean Freight from Houston to Maracaibo
Regular sailings from the port of Houston to Lake Maracaibo, with specialized handling of cargo for the oil, agribusiness and construction industries of western Venezuela.
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| Route | Houston, TX and Port Manatee, FL → Puerto Cabello, Carabobo |
|---|---|
| Estimated transit | 12 to 18 days port to port |
| Modes | Break bulk, flat rack, open top, RoRo and container |
| Area of influence | Carabobo, Aragua, Capital District, Miranda, Lara and the Plains |
| Typical cargo | Excavators, cranes, tractors, forklifts, power plants and production lines |
Machinery and Heavy Cargo Transport
Puerto Cabello offers the best heavy cargo handling infrastructure in the country and direct road access to the industrial corridor of Valencia, Maracay and Caracas. It is the natural choice for complete production lines, construction machinery and equipment that exceeds container dimensions.
Before loading we prepare the stowage plan for each piece: lifting points, center of gravity, protection of hydraulic and electrical components, fluid draining where applicable and lashing to standard. All used machinery is washed and documented to meet phytosanitary requirements.
- ✓Self-propelled equipment shipped as rolling cargo or on platforms.
- ✓Flat rack and open top for out-of-gauge pieces.
- ✓Partial disassembly and export packing when it reduces freight cost.
- ✓Inspection and photographic report before sailing.
Specialists in Oil, Gas and Industrial Logistics
We mobilize complete fleets of heavy machinery for civil works, quarries and infrastructure projects, as well as process equipment for refineries and petrochemical plants. We coordinate with the customs broker, the port operator and the inland carrier so the piece leaves the port without accumulating storage charges.
Calculate or Quote Your Ocean Freight to Puerto Cabello
For machinery we need make, model, year, dimensions, weight and whether it is self-propelled. With that we determine the most economical mode and deliver the estimate within 24 business hours.
Coverage for this route
Origins
- Houston, Texas (USA)
- Port Manatee, Florida (USA)
Destinations
- Puerto Cabello, Carabobo (Venezuela)
Frequently asked questions
Depending on its size, machinery travels inside a 40-foot container, on a flat rack, as loose cargo on deck or as rolling cargo. Fluids are drained when the carrier requires it, hoses and cylinders are protected, and the unit is lashed with certified chains and tensioners.
Yes. Used machinery must be free of soil and plant residue, and documentation proving ownership and value is required. Our team verifies compliance before loading to avoid rejections at destination.
Freight depends on chargeable volume or weight, the shipping mode and the insured value. Since there is no single flat rate, we deliver a specific quote within 24 business hours based on the actual dimensions and weight of the piece.
Yes, we can quote door-to-door service including lowboy, extendable platform or low bed, depending on the equipment dimensions and the road restrictions along the route.
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