José Terminal

José Terminal is the heart of Venezuela's hydrocarbon export system and one of the world's most important oil terminals. Approximately 70% of the country's crude exports pass through this mega-facility, which has capacity to receive VLCC and ULCC supertankers of up to 300,000 gross tons. The complex includes state-of-the-art loading systems, massive storage, and connections to all production infrastructure in eastern Venezuela.

The terminal operates continuously, attending vessels from around the world that transport Venezuelan crude to markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The facilities comply with the highest international standards of safety, environmental protection, and operational efficiency. José features multiple loading points, redundant pumping systems, and capacity to handle different crude grades simultaneously. The complexity and scale of this terminal require specialized shipping agency with deep knowledge of its procedures.