Quick Answer
UNLOCODEVE LSV
CountryVenezuela
Water BodyLake Maracaibo
SizeSmall
TypeCanal or Lake
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat10.3667
Lng-71.4667
Classificationenergy_20260919
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About This Seaport
Built to serve the Bolívar Coastal oil fields and long run by the former Lagoven, the La Salina terminal (VE LSV) on the north-eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo today loads crude and LPG for PDVSA – and nothing else. A rectangular loading island with two finger piers offers four berths from which Venezuelan grades, including the western Blend 22, move to buyers in the United States, Europe and Asia. Years of deferred maintenance show: without dredging, tankers are typically capped at around 350,000 barrels, and the shallow Maracaibo channel further limits vessel size. Hinterland connectivity means oilfield pipelines rather than road or rail corridors for commercial goods. This is a pure energy terminal, not a port for containers, breakbulk or project cargo. Shippers with general cargo should look to the city port of Maracaibo, while container traffic belongs at Puerto Cabello or La Guaira. The political landscape shifted following Venezuela's change of government in early 2026: OFAC issued General Licenses GL 30B, GL 47 and GL 49 (all February 2026), easing select activities in Venezuela's oil and port sector, including the sale of US-origin diluents to PDVSA and transactions involving port and terminal services. The core Venezuela sanctions framework remains in force, however; all counterparties in the oil and gas sector must continuously verify current sanctions status and terminal operability before any booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Salina?▼
The UN/LOCODE of La Salina is VE LSV. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of La Salina located?▼
The port of La Salina is located in Venezuela (Lake Maracaibo).
What is the size of the port La Salina?▼
La Salina is a Small harbor of type Canal or Lake.
What is the channel depth of La Salina?▼
The channel depth of La Salina is 12.5 meters.
Location & Weather
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10.36667, -71.46667
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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