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 → Guanta, Anzoátegui |
|---|---|
| Estimated transit | 12 to 18 days port to port |
| Modes | FCL, LCL, break bulk, heavy lift and project cargo |
| Area of influence | Anzoátegui, Monagas, Sucre, Bolívar and the Orinoco Oil Belt |
| Typical cargo | Drilling equipment, pipe, tanks, generators, structures and spare parts |
Express Logistics to Guanta – Logistics and Maritime Transport
Guanta is the reference port of eastern Venezuela and the most efficient point of entry for any project located in Anzoátegui, Monagas or the Orinoco Oil Belt. Our express service shortens the time between the purchase order in the United States and the arrival of the equipment at the work site.
We work with both dedicated and consolidated shipments. When the client needs speed, we book space in advance and prepare documentation in parallel with packing, so the cargo never waits on paperwork.
- ✓Sailings from Houston and Port Manatee depending on the supplier location.
- ✓Break bulk and heavy lift for pieces that cannot travel in a container.
- ✓Supervision of stowage and lashing with photographic reporting.
- ✓Documentary pre-alert to the customs broker in Guanta before arrival.
Specialists in Oil, Gas and Industrial Logistics
Cargo entering through Guanta is usually critical: a spare part that shuts down a rig, or equipment that delays a plant turnaround. That is why we assign an account executive to each client and issue milestone status reports (pickup, consolidation, sailing, arrival, clearance, delivery).
Calculate or Quote Your Ocean Freight to Guanta
Tell us what you need to move, from where and how urgently. We prepare an estimate within 24 business hours covering freight, port charges, insurance and, if required, inland transport to the final site in Venezuela.
Coverage for this route
Origins
- Houston, Texas (USA)
- Port Manatee, Florida (USA)
Destinations
- Port of Guanta / Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui (Venezuela)
Frequently asked questions
Between 12 and 18 days port to port under normal conditions. Shipments from Port Manatee tend to be somewhat shorter given the shorter distance to the Caribbean.
If your project is in the east of the country, Guanta significantly shortens the inland leg, which lowers total cost and the risk of damage on the road. For central and western destinations, Puerto Cabello or Maracaibo are more convenient.
Yes. For heavy lift we evaluate the crane capacity of the vessel and the destination berth, and contract additional lifting equipment if required. The rigging study is delivered before the shipment is confirmed.
Yes, we quote under previously agreed DAP and DDP Incoterms, including customs clearance and delivery at the final location.
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