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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| Specialty | Project cargo for the oil and gas industry |
|---|---|
| Cargo types | Rigs and components, OCTG pipe, valves, pumps, compressors, tanks and skids |
| Special cargo | OOG (out of gauge), heavy lift and IMO class dangerous goods |
| Documentation | DGD for dangerous goods, certificates of origin, MTR and export licenses |
| Services | Export packing, rigging studies, inspection, all risk insurance and delivery on location |
Specialists in Oil, Gas and Industrial Logistics
Houston is the world supply hub for the oil industry, and JIT Shipping operates there precisely to shorten the chain between manufacturer and field. We receive equipment directly from workshops and distributors across the metropolitan area, verify the material against the purchase order and prepare the shipment to Guanta, Maracaibo or Puerto Cabello.
Oilfield cargo demands criteria that do not apply to general cargo: thread and protector control on pipe, anticorrosive preservation, handling of skids with an unbalanced center of gravity, and documentary traceability of materials.
- ✓OCTG pipe, casing, tubing and drill pipe with protectors and separators.
- ✓Wellheads, preventers, christmas trees and well control equipment.
- ✓Pumps, compressors, motors, generators and skid-mounted units.
- ✓Chemicals and lubricants classified as IMO dangerous goods.
Frequent Service to Maracaibo, Guanta and Puerto Cabello
We select the destination port based on the location of the field or plant: Guanta for the east and the Orinoco Oil Belt, Maracaibo for the west and the eastern shore of the lake, and Puerto Cabello for the center of the country and the refineries of the central corridor. The decision compares total cost, not just ocean freight.
Calculate or Quote Your Oilfield Equipment Freight
Share the bill of materials with dimensions, weights and hazard classification where applicable. We deliver a shipping plan and an estimate within 24 business hours, with route and mode alternatives.
Coverage for this route
Origins
- Houston, Texas (USA)
- Port Manatee, Florida (USA)
Destinations
- Guanta
- Maracaibo
- Puerto Cabello
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We handle cargo classified under the IMDG code, with safety data sheet, dangerous goods declaration, labeling and segregation according to regulation. Carrier approval is requested before space is confirmed.
Pipe is shipped in bundles with wooden separators, thread protectors installed and lashing that prevents rolling. Depending on length, it travels on flat racks, in open tops or as loose cargo on deck.
It is out-of-gauge cargo, meaning it exceeds the internal dimensions of a standard container. It is quoted on the actual dimensions of the piece and requires verifying in advance the availability of special equipment and the lifting capacity at origin and destination.
Yes. Under DAP or DDP terms we coordinate customs clearance and inland transport to the rig, plant or the client's storage yard.
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