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Gibraltar

Gibraltar Harbour, sometimes referred to as the Port of Gibraltar, is a seaport in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The port is located in the Strait of Gibraltar, on the western side of the Rock of Gibraltar.

Gibraltar is the largest bunkering port in the Mediterranean.  Its bunkering companies continue to go from strength to strength and bunkering continues to be the main activity within the Port of Gibraltar. Bunkers are normally delivered by barge while the vessel is at anchor in Gibraltar Bay and can also be delivered alongside. All grades from HSFFO to LSMGO are available. Bunker supply is always, first come first serve. Safety and environmental concerns are given top priority by the Government of Gibraltar, which applies strict regulations in the form of the Bunkering Code of Practice.

Gijon

Location 

GIJON is located at UK Coast & Atlantic, Biscay Bay in Spain at coordinates N 43° 32′ 42.30″ – W 005° 40′ 00.76″. The official UN/Locode of this port is ESGIJ.

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 17.7
  • Max LOA: 326
  • Max DWT: 260,000
  • Mean Tide: 3

Terminals

Gijon Container Terminal consists of 1 Berth. The types of vessels regularly calling at Gijon Container Terminal are Container Ship (69%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (13%), Passenger Ship (8%), Passenger (4%), Chemical Tanker (4%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro
  • LNG

The harbour of Gijon has 3 main areas: The commercial area (formerly called Musel) in the NW of the Bay, the Central area where Naval berths and dockyards are located, and the local Harbour in the SE of the Bay (now a marina). There is a large port expansion plan in progress and cruise ships have started visiting the port.  The main imports are iron ore, coal, fuel and gas oil, main exports are cement, clinker and steel products. Traffic figures: Approx 1,180 vessels, 19,331,000t of cargo and 26,100TEU are handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Piraeus

Piraeus lies on the Saronikos Gulf towards the SE of the mainland. It is the major port in Greece and is the port for Athens, handling most cargoes and a large number of cruise/ferry passengers.

  • Anchorage depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Dry dock: Large
  • Harbor size: Large
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length
  • Max draft: 12.5
  • Max LOA: 300

Container terminal:

The container part of the port is made up of three terminals:

  • Terminal 1 with a total capacity of 1,1 million TEUs,
  • Terminal 2 with a total capacity of 3 million TEUs and
  • Terminal 3, completed in 2016 with a total capacity of roughly 2,7 million TEUs.

As of 2021 the total capacity is hence now standing at 8,3m TEUs.

Cargo terminal:

The cargo terminal has a storage area of 180,000 m2 and an annual traffic capacity of 25,000,000 tonnes.

Automobile terminal:

The Port of Piraeus has two car terminals of approximately 190,000 m2, storage capacity of 12,000 cars and a transshipment capacity of 670,000 units per year.

In 2017 the automobile terminal handled 430,000 automobiles, 100,000 for the local market and 330,000 transhipments.

Passenger  terminal:

The Port of Piraeus is the largest passenger port in Europe and one of the largest passenger ports in the world. It has a total quay length of 2.8 km and draft of up to 11 m. 

Piraeus Cruise Port has 11 vessel berths, with a total quay length of 2,800 meters.  It can dock vessels with a draft of 11 meters.  Each berth has environmental/waste services available.  

Denmark

Port of Aarhus

AARHUS is located at Baltic Sea, Kattegat in Denmark at coordinates N 56° 09′ 14.39″ – E 010° 13′ 46.19″. The official UN/Locode of this port is DKAAR. It is also known as ARHUS.

  • Anchorage depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Dry dock: Medium
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length
  • Max draft: 13.5
  • Max beam: 50
  • Max LOA: 348
  • Max DWT: 60,000
  • Container Terminal consists of 13 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Container Terminal are Container Ship (78%), General Cargo (12%), Cargo/Containership (6%), Bulk Carrier (2%). 
  • Bulk Terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Bulk Terminal are General Cargo (70%), Bulk Carrier (30%). 
  • Multiterminal East terminal consists of 6 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Multiterminal East are General Cargo (80%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (5%), Cargo/Containership (5%), Ro-Ro Cargo (3%), Bunkering Tanker (1%).
  • Multiterminal West terminal consists of 6 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Multiterminal West are General Cargo (84%), Bulk Carrier (5%), Ro-Ro Cargo (5%), Cargo/Containership (3%).
  • Oil Terminal terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Oil Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (47%), Oil Products Tanker (19%), Container Ship (19%), Chemical Tanker (9%), Bunkering Tanker (4%).
  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Aarhus is the largest container port in Denmark, handling over 60% of the country’s total container traffic and the harbour is open all year round. The port has direct connection to the European motorway E45 and an international airport. Principal imports are coal, grain, oil cake, fodder, copra oil, fertilisers, soya beans and timber. Main exports are agricultural products including dairy produce, vegetable oils, canned meat, bacon and condensed milk. Refrigerating plant, furniture and machinery are also exported. Traffic figures: Approx 11,287,000t of cargo, 396,000TEU, 8,136 vessels and Ro-Ro ferries, including 25 major cruise vessels handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 348m, beam 50m, draught 13.5m, up to 60,000DWT can be accommodated fully loaded and those up to 150,000DWT partially loaded.

SKAGEN

SKAGEN is located at Baltic Sea, Kattegat in Denmark at coordinates N 57° 43′ 04.80″ – E 010° 35′ 31.20″. The official UN/Locode of this port is DKSKA. It is also known as SKAW.

  • Max draft: 9
  • Max beam: 18
  • Max LOA: 130
  • Multipurpose Terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Multipurpose Terminals are Oil/Chemical Tankers (28%), Passenger Ships (16%), Oil Products Tankers (12%), Bulk Carrier (8%), and Chemical Tankers (8%).
  • Karstensens Skibsvaerft terminal consists of 11 Berths. The types of vessels regularly called at Karstensens Skibsvaerft are Oil Products Tanker (20%), Chemical Tanker (20%), General Cargo (20%), Passenger (20%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (20%).
  • Break Bulk
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger

Skagen is primarily a fishing port with associated industries. The port is open all year. Traffic figures: Approximately 180 vessels visit the port annually. Approx 260,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 130m, beam 18m, draught 9.0m, subject to favourable weather conditions. The max permitted height of a vessel using Vestre Bassin is 27m. Largest vessel handled: “Mandan” tanker, 8,000DWT, draught 7.0m.

ESBJERG

ESBJERG is located at UK Coast & Atlantic, North Sea in Denmark at coordinates N 55° 27′ 57.59″ – E 008° 26′ 31.19″. The official UN/Locode of this port is DKEBJ.

  • Anchorage depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 7.6m
  • Dry dock: Small
  • Harbor size: Small
  • Harbor type: Coastal Natural
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length
  • Max draft: 10.3
  • Max beam: 71
  • Max LOA: 250
  • Max DWT: 76,640
  • Mean Tide: 1

Terminals

Esbjerg Shipyard terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Esbjerg Shipyard are Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (66%), High Speed Craft (33%).

Port Services

Break Bulk

Container

Liquid

Dry Bulk

Passenger

Dry Dock

LPG

Multipurpose

Ro-Ro

A large well situated and equipped port that can handle most types of cargo and ferry/cruise ship passengers. Principal cargoes include containers, Ro-Ro, fossil and liquid fuels, aggregates and fish. The port is open all year round, even in severe weather. Traffic figures: Approx 17,600 vessels, 4,600,000t of cargo, 238,000TEU, and 1,840,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 225m (Australienkai 250m), beam 71m, draught 10.3m (HW), 76,640DWT. Vessels above LOA 220m have to wait for slack water before entering the harbour. Largest vessel handled: LOA 246m, bulk carrier carrying coal.

France

FOS SUR MER

FOS SUR MER is located at West Mediterranean, West Mediterranean in France at coordinates N 43° 25′ 22.45″ – E 004° 51′ 54.46″. The official UN/Locode of this port is FRFOS. It is also known as FRFZS,FOS FRANCE,FOS SUR MER FRANCE,FOS-SUR-MER.

  • Port Restrictions
  • Max draft: 11.5
  • Max beam: 40
  • Max LOA: 306
  • Mean Tide: 3

Terminals

  • Depots Petroliers De Fos terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Depots Petroliers De Fos are Tanker (33%), Inland, Unknown (33%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (33%).
  • Elengy Fos Tonkin Lng Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Elengy Fos Tonkin Lng Terminal are LNG Tanker (75%), Oil Products Tanker (25%).
  • Dpf Fluxel Terminal terminal consists of 7 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Dpf Fluxel Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (55%), Crude Oil Tanker (34%), Oil Products Tanker (5%), Chemical Tanker (1%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (0%).
  • Lyondell terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Lyondell are Oil/Chemical Tanker (66%), LPG Tanker (27%), Chemical Tanker (5%).
  • Kem One terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Kem One are Oil/Chemical Tanker (62%), LPG Tanker (12%), Inland, Gas Tanker (6%), Oil Products Tanker (6%), Inland, Unknown (6%).
  • Fosmax Lng Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Fosmax Lng Terminal are LNG Tanker (93%), Bunkering Tanker (3%), Oil Products Tanker (3%).
  • Terminal De Mediterranee terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Terminal De Mediterranee are Container Ship (84%), Inland, Motor Freighter (6%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (4%), General Cargo (1%), Inland, Container Vessel (1%).
  • Seayard Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Seayard Terminal are Container Ship (83%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (5%), Inland, Motor Freighter (3%), General Cargo (3%), Oil Products Tanker (1%).
  • Gloria Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Gloria Terminal are General Cargo (82%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (17%).
  • Car Terminal** terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Car Terminal are Vehicles Carrier (62%), Ro-Ro Cargo (22%), Oil Products Tanker (3%), Heavy Load Carrier (3%), Inland, Motor Freighter (3%).

 

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Emden

The port of Emden is divided into two areas, the tidal Outer Harbour, Emskai/Emspier and the Inner Harbour (Binnenhafen), which is non tidal and separated by locks.  The port has a total quay length of 9km and a total area of 730ha. Formerly a traditional bulk cargo port, it is now a modern major automobile and high-grade cargo port. The port is well connected to the main highway, heavy lift railway systems and linked with the European inland waterways network by the Dortmund-Ems and the Ems-Jade Canals.  Imports: All types of forestry products, liquid chalk, liquid gas, vehicles, building materials, steel and iron products, grains and foodstuffs as well as different types of bulk products. Exports: Major export outlet for vehicles, bulk, general and project cargoes. Traffic figures: Approx 4,990,000t of cargo handled annually.

Max size: Outer port: LOA 306m, beam 40m, draught 10.6m MHW, 11.5m HW.  Locks: Grosse Seeschleuse (Great Sea Lock) (length 260m, width 40m, depth 11.75m) restricts the size of the vessels to LOA 240m and 33m beam. With special permission vessels of LOA 250m and 35m beam may be handled.

Dunkirk

Location 

DUNKIRK is located at UK Coast & Atlantic, English Channel in France at coordinates N 51° 01′ 23.85″ – E 002° 10′ 20.54″. The official UN/Locode of this port is FRIRK. It is also known as DUNKIRK WEST,DUNKERQUE,DUNKERQUE OUEST,UNKERQUE.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 6m – 22.9m
  • Cargo pier depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 1m – 21.3m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Coastal Tide Gate
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 20.5
  • Max LOA: 360
  • Max DWT: 300,000

Terminals

Dunkerque Container Terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Dunkerque Container Terminal are Container Ship (78%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (6%), Inland, Motor Freighter (6%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (3%), Cargo/Containership (1%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

The port of Dunkirk occupies 2 sites on 15km of shoreline, the East Port and the West Port.  The East Port is entered through a series of 3 locks giving access to 6 wet docks. These docks provide over 16km of quays and cover an area of 385ha.

 

The docks are connected by a basin 6km long and can accommodate vessels fully laden of 130,000DWT and up to a max draught of 14.2m. There are individual sugar, timber, steel and agricultural products berths plus 6 oil berths and 4 berths for large ore and coal carriers, as well as general cargo berths.  The West Port is a tidal port (no locks) and has access to 2km of deep water berths. The harbour area covers 560ha and provides accommodation for tankers up to 300,000DWT and bulk carriers up to 180,000 DWT. The max draught is 20.5m in the Outer Harbour. There are also facilities for short sea traffic and a series of deepwater berths for handling Lo-Lo, Ro-Ro and container ships. The port is also a cross-channel car/truck/passenger ferry port and has shipyard repair facilities. Imports: Sands and gravel, alumina, petroleum coke, soda, fertilizers, granite aggregates, crude oil, ores and coal. Exports: Slag, lime, grain, bulk sugar, clinker, cast iron, scrap metal and cattle feed.

Traffic figures: Approx 6,540 vessels, 45,000,000t of cargo, 212,000TEU and 2,200,000 passengers handled annually.

Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Max size: West Port: LOA 360m, draught 20.5m, 300,000DWT. 

East Port: LOA 292, beam 45m, draught 14.2m. Size reduced for night movements. Largest vessel handled: “Concordia” LOA 370.4m.

Belgium

GHENT

Location

GHENT is located at UK Coast & Atlantic, Antwerp Area in Belgium at coordinates N 51° 07′ 10.29″ – E 003° 45′ 58.59″. The official UN/Locode of this port is BEGNE. It is also known as GENT,BEGGG.  

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 14m – 15.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 9m – 6.1m
  • Dry dock: Medium
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Lake or Canal
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 12.5
  • Max beam: 34
  • Max LOA: 265
  • Max DWT: 80,000
  • Channel Depth: 13.5
  • Anchorage Depth: 15.2

Terminals

  • Arcelormittal Gent terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Arcelormittal Gent are Inland, Motor Freighter (38%), General Cargo (20%), Bulk Carrier (12%), Inland, Unknown (9%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (9%).
  • Ghent Container Terminal – Kluizendok terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Ghent Container Terminal – Kluizendok are Oil/Chemical Tanker (12%), Inland, Motor Tanker (11%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (17%), General Cargo (15%), Inland, Motor Freighter (12%).
  • Port service Shipyard terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port service Shipyard are Inland, Motor Freighter (50%), Inland, Unknown (25%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (8%), Tanker (8%), Inland, Pleasure Craft, >20 metres (8%).
  • Euroports Sifferdok terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Euroports Sifferdok are Inland, Motor Freighter (33%), Inland, Unknown (18%), General Cargo (15%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (12%), Inland Tanker (6%).
  • Euroports Grootdok terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Euroports Grootdok are Inland, Motor Freighter (48%), Inland, Motor Tanker, liquid cargo, type C (11%), General Cargo (11%), Inland, Unknown (8%), Inland, Motor Tanker (7%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Bunkering
  • Shipyard
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Ghent is linked to international sea routes by an artificial canal, which has no tides or currents. This maritime canal has a width of 200m and a depth of 13.5m and is accessible to vessels of up to 80,000DWT. Vessels with a max draught of 9.0m can sail in/out of Ghent at any time, irrespective of tides. The Ghent port area consists of a total of 3,291ha, divided into 511ha water surface, (canal and docks) and 2,780ha land. The port has up to date facilities including newly built warehouses and modern cranes. During the last ten years the port has seen an expansion of its seaborne cargo handling, while at the same time a diversification in its traffic flow has occurred. Barge traffic plays an important part in the port’s activities, arriving at the port via the European inland waterway system.

Principal commodities handled: Break bulk, such as paper and cellulose, timber and tree logs, iron and steel, cereals and derivatives, cars, trucks and spare parts. Bulk goods such as coal, ores, fertilisers, sand, gravel and minerals, deep frozen concentrated fruit juice and petroleum products.

Traffic figures: Approx 27,000,000t of cargo, 35,900TEU and 3,500 vessels handled annually.

Max size: LOA 265m, beam 34m, draught 12.5m FW, 80,000DWT. 

Lifts & Cranes: 25 – 49 Tons, 0 – 24 Tons, Mobile & Floating cranes.

Finland

Helsinki

Location 

HELSINKI is located at Baltic Sea, Finland Gulf in Finland at coordinates N 60° 10′ 06.61″ – E 024° 56′ 40.19″. The official UN/Locode of this port is FIHEL.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 4.6m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 10m
  • Dry dock: Medium
  • Harbor size: Large
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

 

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 11
  • Mean Tide: 1

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Helsinki is Finland’s largest general cargo import port, the second largest export port and the leading container and passenger port. Extensive cargo handling facilities are provided, with substantial shifts in harbour usage over the last few years. The following 4 harbours are the original port areas, West, South, Laajasalo Oil Harbour (closed end 2010) and Vuosaari, approx 16km NE of the city. The former North Harbour has been gradually discontinued for commercial traffic, all services have moved to the new Vuosaari Harbour. West Harbour specialises in container transport and Vuosaari Harbour in container and Ro-Ro transport. Passenger services are mostly concentrated in the South Harbour and partly in the West Harbour. These harbours cover a total area of 164ha and provide over 11,046m of quays. In winter the port is kept clear of ice by large ice breaking vessels. Under the jurisdiction of Helsinki port is Porkkala (Kantvik Harbour), see separate entry. This is a dry bulk port, including coal for local power station. Traffic figures: Approx 8,740 vessels, 10,200,000 of cargo, including 400,000TEU and 10,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: West Harbour: Draught 11.0m.  Eastern Harbours: Draught 9.6m. Vuossari Harbour: LOA 230m, beam 33m, draught 11.0m

Norway

KIRKENES

Location 

KIRKENES is located at Norwegian Coast, Barents Sea in Norway at coordinates N 69° 43′ 37.63″ – E 030° 03′ 20.87″. The official UN/Locode of this port is NOKKN.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 2m – OVER
  • Cargo pier depth: 9m – 6.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 10m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Small
  • Harbor type: Coastal Natural
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 14.5
  • Max beam: 47
  • Max LOA: 303
  • Mean Tide: 3

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Multipurpose

The port, which is kept open in winter with the use of an icebreaker, is mainly utilised by coastal liner service (Hurtigruten), Russian trawler fleet, oil tankers, offshore supply related activities and transport of general cargo. Some of the facilities of A/S Sydvaranger’s previous iron ore production are still intact and can be used for handling bulk cargoes. Traffic figures: Over 1,500 vessels visit the port annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: Alongside quay: LOA 303m, beam 47m, draught 14.5m, 140,000GT.  Outer Harbour: Unlimited size.

TROMSO

Location 

TROMSO is located at Norwegian Coast, Norwegian Coast in Norway at coordinates N 69° 40′ 01.19″ – E 019° 00′ 37.25″. The official UN/Locode of this port is NOTOS. It is also known as TROMSE.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 2m – OVER
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 4.6m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 9m – 6.1m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Open Roadstead
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 10.4
  • Max DWT: 40,000
  • Mean Tide: 2

Terminals

Breivika Terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Breivika Terminal are General Cargo (47%), Reefer (17%), Cargo/Containership (11%), Bunkering Tanker (5%), Oil Products Tanker (5%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Ro-Ro

The port has evolved into a major base handling offshore oil activities in the Barent Sea, cruise vessels entering the Arctic area, international fishing fleets and general cargo vessels.  The harbour is always ice free due to the effect of the Gulf Stream. The port area is divided between Breivika, to the N of the Tromso Bridge and Prostneset to the S of the bridge and has approx 2,000m of quayage, both municipal and private, with depths ranging from 4.0-11.5m. Principal export: Fish products, herring oil and meal, seal skins and general cargo. Principal imports: Vehicles, oil and feeding stuffs. Traffic figures: Approx 7,950 vessels, 1,224,000t of cargo, and 60,500 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: Draught 10.4m, 40,000DWT. Largest vessel handled: “QE2”, passenger vessel, LOA 293m, draught 9.9m.

HAMMERFEST

Location 

HAMMERFEST is located at Norwegian Coast, Norwegian Coast in Norway at coordinates N 70° 39′ 59.41″ – E 023° 40′ 44.40″. The official UN/Locode of this port is NOHFT.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 4.6m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 10m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Coastal Natural
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 12.5
  • Max LOA: 200
  • Mean Tide: 3

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • LNG

The port is open to shipping all year round and consists of the Hammerfest general cargo harbour, the Rypefjord oil harbour and Melkoya Island (Snohvit) LNG terminal, which operates as a separate terminal. The main harbour entrance, open towards SW, with depth of 40m, is somewhat exposed to winds from that direction. Vessels up to LOA 120m can anchor inside the harbour. Principle imports include coal, general cargo, container cargo, salt and oil and principal exports include LNG, fish and fish products. Traffic figures: Approx 4,500 vessels, 2,750,000t of cargo, 10,000TEU, and 130,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: Main Harbour: Dry cargo: LOA 190m, draught 12.0m.  Rypefjord: Tankers: LOA 200m, draught 12.5m.  Snohvit LNG Terminal: 140,000m³. The max dimensions do not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or areas within the port.

Latvia

LIEPAJA

Location 

LIEPAJA is located at Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea in Latvia at coordinates N 56° 32′ 01.48″ – E 020° 59′ 06.81″. The official UN/Locode of this port is LVLPX. It is also known as BALTIC SEA.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 1m – 18.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 4.6m
  • Dry dock: Large
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 9.5
  • Max beam: 35
  • Max LOA: 220

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Ro-Ro

The port basin of 810ha includes the Commercial Channel, Avant Port, Free Harbour, Winter Harbour and the Navy Channel with the Tosmare Basin and is kept ice free in winter. The land area of the port is 370ha, situated in the western part of the town. The total length of the berths used for commercial purposes is approx 7,000m, depth alongside 4.5-10.5m. The port handles the import, export and transhipment of general cargo, timber, metals, fertiliser, bulk and liquid cargo, in addition to rendering services to Ro-Ro, passenger ferries, fishing vessels and in the summer, yachting services. Traffic figures: Approx 1,500 vessels, 4,190,000t of cargo, 7,700TEU and 150 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 220m, beam 35m, draught 9.5m.

RIGA

Location 

RIGA is located at Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea in Latvia at coordinates N 56° 59′ 40.19″ – E 024° 06′ 16.19″. The official UN/Locode of this port is LVRIX.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 6m – 22.9m
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 10m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 7.6m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Large
  • Harbor type: River Natural
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 14.5
  • Max beam: 48
  • Max LOA: 300
  • Max DWT: 86,864
  • Mean Tide: 2

Terminals

  • Riga Container Terminal consists of 9 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Riga Container Terminal are Container Ship (54%), Bulk Carrier (33%), Cargo/Containership (8%), General Cargo (4%).
  • Baltic Container Terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Baltic Container Terminal are Container Ship (97%), Ro-Ro Cargo (2%).
  • Riga Universal Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Riga Universal Terminal are Container Ship (63%), Cargo/Containership (12%), General Cargo (12%), Bulk Carrier (4%), Reefer (4%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Riga is a large manufacturing and commercial centre with a large number of varied factories and works, having a total berth length of 13,818m. Well equipped to handle vessels and cargoes of almost all types, including coal, container, timber, oil, Ro-Ro and cruise vessels. A large amount of the cargo handled is in transit to and from the CIS. Principal exports include coal, grain, foodstuffs, cotton, metals, ores and timber. Imports include fish, fruit, sugar, foodstuffs, metals, machinery and chemicals. The port is open all year round, though ice breaker assistance is usually required for about 1-4 months in winter.  Considerable changes in water level may be caused by prevailing winds, depending on force, direction and period of time they blow.  Traffic figures: Approx 4,050 vessels, 34,100,000t of cargo and 770,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: Bulk vessels: LOA 240m, beam 48m, draught 14.5m, 86,864DWT.  Cruise vessels: LOA 300m, beam 40m, draught 10.3m. Largest vessel handled: “Nord Pisces”, cargo vessel, LOA 249m, draught 15m.

Poland

SWINOUJSCIE

Location 

SWINOUJSCIE is located at Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea in Poland at coordinates N 53° 54′ 34.20″ – E 014° 16′ 42.59″. The official UN/Locode of this port is PLSWI.

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 12.8
  • Max beam: 42
  • Max LOA: 260
  • Mean Tide: 2

Terminals

  • Alumare terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Alumare are General Cargo (57%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (28%), Passenger (14%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

Swinoujscie, the outer port of Szczecin, is the largest dry bulk terminal in Poland. Major bulk cargoes are coal, iron ore, fertiliser and aggregates. The port has a modern coal terminal for bulk carriers of 35,000-65,000DWT loading coal with a daily capacity of 30,000t. There is also a modern terminal for the importation of iron ore.  Swinoujscie ferry terminal additionally offers passenger, car, train and ferry services to Copenhagen, Denmark and Ystad, Sweden. The port is ice free. Vessels with deep draught can be lightened at this port for inward passage to Szczecin and outbound vessels can be completed to full load. The depths cannot be relied upon due to fluctuating water level and silting. The harbour authorities should be contacted for confirmation. Traffic figures (Joint ports of Swinoujscie and Szczecin): Approx 7,500 vessels, 19,216,000t of cargo, including 42,400TEU and 767,000 passengers are handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 260m, beam 42m, draught 12.8m, Panamax size vessels with 70,000DWT capacity. Largest vessel handled: “Sequoia”, 87,000DWT, bulk carrier, draught 12.8m.

GDANSK

Location 

GDANSK is located at Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea in Poland at coordinates N 54° 22′ 41.34″ – E 018° 40′ 32.70″. The official UN/Locode of this port is PLGDN.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 4m – 10m
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 7.6m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 10m
  • Dry dock: Large
  • Harbor size: Large
  • Harbor type: Lake or Canal
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 15
  • Max LOA: 350
  • Max DWT: 300,000

Terminals

  • Port Facility A terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility A are Cargo/Containership (4%), Ro-Ro Cargo (4%), General Cargo (41%), Reefer (23%), Vehicles Carrier (11%).
  • Port Facility B terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility B are General Cargo (70%), Bulk Carrier (16%), Cargo/Containership (8%), Inland, Motor Tanker (1%), Cargo – Hazard A (Major) (0%).
  • Gdansk Container Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Gdansk Container Terminal are General Cargo (38%), Bulk Carrier (38%), Inland, Motor Tanker (9%), Vehicles Carrier (4%), Bunkering Tanker (4%).
  • Port Facility D terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility D are General Cargo (76%), Cargo/Containership (11%), Bulk Carrier (7%), Inland, Motor Tanker (4%).
  • Port Facility E terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility E are General Cargo (63%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (12%), Bulk Carrier (10%), Cargo/Containership (5%),
  • Port Facility F terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility F are Bulk Carrier (40%), General Cargo (40%), Bunkering Tanker (4%), Inland, Motor Tanker (4%), Passenger (2%). Chemical Tanker (3%).
  • Port Facility G terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility G are Bulk Carrier (45%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (19%), General Cargo (12%), Chemical Tanker (9%), Cargo (3%).
  • Port Facility K terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility K are Bulk Carrier (50%), General Cargo (50%).
  • Port Facility M terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility M are Bulk Carrier (96%), Inland, Motor Tanker (3%).
  • Port Facility L terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Port Facility L are LPG Tanker (100%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • LPG
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro
  • Steel & non ferrous products

 

Port Gdansk consists of two parts which differ in terms of natural operation parameters; the inner port and the outer port called Northern Port. The inner port, extends along Martwa Wisla and Port Channel, providing mainly general cargo, handling and storage services on both sides of the fairway. There are liquid and dry bulk sulphur terminals, phosphates terminal, two ferry terminals, fruit handling terminal and a container terminal, handling international and far east trade.

The remaining wharves handle general and bulk cargo. Specialised cargo handling equipment and port infrastructure are available, enabling the handling of grain, fertilisers, lumber, ore, steel and containers, as well as Ro-Ro vessel servicing.  The Port Free Zone is also located at the entrance to the inner port. The outer port features piers, quays and cargo handling stations located directly in the water basins of Gulf of Gdansk. There are modern handling and storage facilities for containers and bulk cargoes of crude oil, heating oils and fuels, coal and LPG, together forming an area for servicing the energy sector. The Northern Port area holds considerable land reserves for current and future projects. The port remains ice free all year round.

Traffic figures: Approx 17,781,000t of cargo and 185,661TEU handled annually.

Load line zone: Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Max size: Northern Port: LOA 350m, max draught 15.0m, 300,000DWT. Inner Port: LOA 225m, max draught 10.2m.

Lithuania

Location 

KLAIPEDA is located at Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea in Lithuania at coordinates N 55° 41′ 11.40″ – E 021° 07′ 55.19″. The official UN/Locode of this port is LTKLJ.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 2m – OVER
  • Cargo pier depth: 4m – 7.6m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 5m – 13.7m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: River Natural
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 12.5
  • Max LOA: 270
  • Max DWT: 120,000
  • Mean Tide: 1

Terminals

  • Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal consists of 9 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal are Container Ship (100%).
  • Klaipeda Container Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Klaipeda Container Terminal are Container Ship (65%), General Cargo (29%), Bulk Carrier (4%), Cargo/Containership (1%).
  • Western Shipyard terminal consists of 12 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Western Shipyard are General Cargo (52%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (11%), Reefer (8%), Bulk Carrier (5%), Cargo/Containership (5%).
  • Western Baltija Shipbuilding terminal consists of 6 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Western Baltija Shipbuilding are General Cargo (66%), Heavy Load Carrier (33%).

Port Services

  • Break Bulk
  • Container
  • Liquid
  • Dry Bulk
  • Passenger
  • Dry Dock
  • Multipurpose
  • Ro-Ro

The largest port in Lithuania, the harbour of which is equipped to handle most types of vessel up to moderate/large size carrying bulk liquids, bulk raw products, containers and general cargo.  The port is ice free and open all year round and can handle fully loaded Panamax tankers. The principal imports are sugar, frozen cargo, containers, and machinery. Exports include grain, metals, fertilizers, timber, cement, peat, oil products, and containers. Traffic figures: Approx 8,340 vessels, 29,800,000t cargo, 373,260TEU and 280,300 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 270m (increased length may be accepted with advanced permission from Harbour Master), draught 12.5m. Dry cargo vessels up to 80,000DWT and tankers up to 120,000DWT.

Estonia

MUUGA

Location

 MUUGA is located at Baltic Sea, Finland Gulf in Estonia at coordinates N 59° 29′ 43.79″ – E 024° 57′ 12.60″. The official UN/Locode of this port is EEMUG.

Port Details

  • Anchorage depth: 14m – 15.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 9m – 6.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 4m – 7.6m
  • Dry dock: N/A
  • Harbor size: Small
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port Restrictions

  • Max draft: 16.8
  • Max beam: 48
  • Max LOA: 300
  • Mean Tide: 1

Terminals

Tk Muuga Container Terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Tk Muuga Container Terminal are Container Ship (82%), Oil Products Tanker (8%), Bunkering Tanker (4%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (4%).

Port Services

Break Bulk

Container

Liquid

Dry Bulk

Multipurpose

Ro-Ro

The harbour, under the jurisdiction of the Tallinn Port Authority, is located 17km E of the city of Tallinn and is the largest and deepest port in Estonia.  The harbour consists of two basins separated by a grain pier and a coal terminal, at Tahkumae Neem. The W basin contains the majority of the bulk cargo facilities, together with a Ro-Ro berth, while the E basin contains a container handling berth, further Ro-Ro berths and general cargo berths. The port mainly handles crude oil and oil products, general and bulk cargo, timber, Ro-Ro, container and reefer cargo. The harbour, with extensive free zone, also handles dry bulk cargoes which are mostly fertiliser, grain and coal. Navigation is year-round, winter ice is managed with the assistance of icebreakers. Traffic figures: Approx 22,000,000t of cargo and 1,670 vessels are handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 300m beam 48m, draught 16.8m. Berth No 3 LOA 90m No 4 LOA 260m No 6 LOA 140m No 8 LOA 260, beam 33m Nos 9 & 10 LOA 280m, beam 40m Nos 11, 12 & 13 Beam 25m Largest vessel handled: “Alhambra”, 155,200t, LOA 285m and draught 17.2m.



AUGUSTA – Italy

Un/locode: ITAUG

Location:

Augusta is situated on the SE coast of Sicily.

General overview:

The port handles general, Ro-Ro and bulk cargoes but is primarily a tanker port. It is sheltered from

the E and SE by breakwaters, with depths in the approaches to 35m and entrance can be made by

day or night. The port has three berths for NATO vessels.

Traffic figures:

Approx 33,000,000t of cargo and 3,388 vessels are handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size:

Porto Megarese (ERG): Tankers: LOA 380m, draught 20.36m, 600,000DWT. Seno del Priolo: Tankers:

Max draught 7.6m, 12,000DWT

Port details:

  • Anchorage depth: 21.6m – 22.9m
  • Cargo pier depth: N/A
  • Oil Terminal depth: 3.4m – 4.6m
  • Dry dock: Medium
  • Harbor size: Small
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

 

PORT RESTRICTIONS

Max draft: 20.36

Max LOA: 380

Max DWT: 600,000

Terminals

Porto Commerciale terminal consists of 9 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Porto Commerciale are General Cargo (65%), Bulk Carrier (10%), Cement Carrier (7%),

Bunkering Tanker (2%), Timber Carrier (2%).

Isab North/ Erg Refinery terminal consists of 11 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Isab North/ Erg Refinery are Oil/Chemical Tanker (71%), Crude Oil Tanker (13%),

LPG Tanker (9%), Oil Products Tanker (3%), Passenger (1%). 

Nato terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Nato are

Oil/Chemical Tanker (50%), Chemical Tanker (25%), Crude Oil Tanker (12%), Oil Products

Tanker (12%). 

Cementeria terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Cementeria are General Cargo (85%), Cement Carrier (14%). 

 

Esso Exxonmobil Terminal terminal consists of 7 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Esso Exxonmobil Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (53%), Crude Oil Tanker (20%),

Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker (10%), Chemical Tanker (8%), LPG Tanker (2%). 

Cio terminal consists of 2 Berths. The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having

entered this terminal is 300 meters. The maximum draught is 7.5 meters.

Pontile Consortile terminal consists of 6 Berths. The maximum length of the vessels

recorded to having entered this terminal is 87.95 meters. The maximum draught is 6

meters. The maximum Deadweight is 2137 t.

Sasol terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Sasol are

Oil/Chemical Tanker (96%), Passenger (3%). 

Kimek 8500 terminal consists of 0 Berths.

Maxcom terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Maxcom are

Oil/Chemical Tanker (50%), Bunkering Tanker (25%), Oil Products Tanker (25%). 

Polimeri Europa Spa terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Polimeri Europa Spa are LPG Tanker (100%).

Cantiere Navale Di Augusta Noe terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Cantiere Navale Di Augusta Noe are Bunkering Tanker (33%), LPG Tanker

(33%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (33%). 

Bunkering is done on port location only & by

Truck Lorry or Bunker Barge with modern techniques and heavy traffic.

ALGECIRAS – SPAIN

UN/Locode: ESALG 

Location: 

The Port of Algeciras is the port and harbour of Algeciras, a city located in the province of Cádiz in

the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is a commercial, fishing and passenger port.

Primarily a transshipment port, its position near the Strait of Gibraltar and key east–west shipping

routes establishes it as one of the busiest transshipment hubs in the world. 

Port details: 

Anchorage depth:, 23.2m – OVER 

Cargo pier depth:, 4.9m – 6.1m 

Oil Terminal depth:, 14m – 15.2m 

Dry dock:, Large 

Harbor size:, Small 

Harbor type:, Coastal Breakwater 

Max size:, Over 500 feet in length 

 

Port Restrictions: 

Max draft: 30 

Max LOA: 400 

Max DWT: 500,000  

TERMINALS: 

APM Terminals 3 

Apm Terminals terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Apm Terminals

are Container Ship (88%), Bunkering Tanker (2%), Cargo (2%), High Speed Craft (1%), Oil Products

Tanker (1%). APM Terminals Algeciras operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Gate hours

are Monday to Friday, 07:00-22:00h.  

 

Total Terminals International 2 

Total Terminals International terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly called at

Total Terminals International are Container Ship (80%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (4%), Bunkering

Tanker (3%), Cargo (3%), Oil Products Tanker (2%). 

APBA 1 

Apba terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Apba are Container Ship

(35%), General Cargo (18%), Bunkering Tanker (13%), Cargo (10%), Oil Products Tanker (8%).  

Islaverde El Rodeo Yacht Center 1 

Islaverde El Rodeo Yacht Center terminal consists of 1 Berths. The maximum length of the vessels

recorded to having entered this terminal is 45.5 meters. The maximum draught is 4 meters.

The maximum Deadweight is 533 t. 

Traffic figures:  

Approx 24,500 vessels visit the port, 69,800,000t of cargo, 3,040,000TEU and 4,800,000 passengers

handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Container vessels: LOA 397m, draught 15.4m,

158,000DWT. ICR Breakwater berth: LOA 330m, draught 23.0m, 322,400DWT The SBM berth can

handle vessels up to 320,000DWT. 

The Port of Algeciras Bay leads the rest of the Spanish ports in ship refuelling operations. Ship supply

operations return throughout figures of over 3.5 million tons, with the lion’s share being petroleum

products.

ALEXANDRIA - EGYPT

Un/locode: EGALY

Location:

Alexandria is situated on the N coast of Egypt, approx 220km from Cairo.

General overview:

Alexandria is the principal port of Egypt. It is separated into two harbours by the coke quays and

breakwater. The Inner Dock handling general cargo and the Outer Dock handling petroleum and

bulk cargoes. The harbour is formed by two converging breakwaters, with the entrance channel

being 400m in width. There is a free zone area within the port. The principal exports are agricultural

products, cotton, onions, garlic, rice, groundnuts, citrons, fruit and cotton yarn. The chief imports

are agricultural products, tea, grain, coal, coffee, timber, tobacco, industrial products, machinery

and motor vehicles.

Traffic figures:

Approx. 5,700 vessels, 56,648,662 t of cargo including general cargo, dry bulk and liquid bulk,

1,612,740TEU, 261,700 passengers handled annually.

Load line zone: Summer.

Max size: LOA 213m, beam 36.5m, draught 12.8m (Grain Basin), 150,000DWT.

Port details

 Anchorage depth: 23.2m – OVER

 Cargo pier depth: 4.9m – 6.1m

 Oil Terminal depth: 9.4m – 10m

 Dry dock: Medium

 Harbor size: Large

 Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater

 Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

Port restrictions

 Max draft: 12.8

 Max beam: 36.5

 Max LOA: 548

 Max DWT: 150,000

 Mean Tide: 3

Terminals

Grains Terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Grains Terminal are Bulk Carrier (68%), General Cargo (31%).

Container Terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Container Terminal are Container Ship (75%), General Cargo (13%), Bulk Carrier (6%),

Cargo/Containership (3%), Vehicles Carrier (1%). 

Hph International Container Terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Hph International Container Terminal are Container Ship (95%), General

Cargo (4%). 

Maritime Passengers Terminal consists of 5 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Maritime Passengers Terminal are Passenger Ship (29%), Bulk Carrier

(27%), General Cargo (22%), Vehicles Carrier (10%), Ro-Ro/Container Carrier (4%). 

Coal Terminal consists of 4 Berths. The maximum length of the vessels recorded

to having entered this terminal is 199.9 meters. The maximum draught is 9 meters.

The maximum Deadweight is 292 t.

Petroleum And Food Oil Terminal consists of 5 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Petroleum And Food Oil Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (52%), LPG

Tanker (19%), Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker (16%), Oil Products Tanker (7%), Chemical Tanker

(4%).

Livestock Terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Livestock Terminal are Oil Products Tanker (100%). The maximum length of the vessels

recorded to having entered this terminal is 118.05 meters. The maximum draught is 12.5

meters. The maximum Deadweight is 1681 t.

Fertilizers Terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Fertilizers Terminal are General Cargo (52%), Bulk Carrier (40%), Cargo/Containership (4%),

Ro-Ro Cargo (4%). 

Egyptian Ship Repairs And Building terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Egyptian Ship Repairs And Building are General Cargo (100%).

Liquefied Gas Terminal

Available for vessels with 8.53 m. draught and 122 m. length

Supplementary Services

  • Fresh Water ·   Solar
  • Oils ·   Crew
  • Pilotage ·   Fuel
  • Diesel          ·   Cleaning
  • Foodstuff     ·   Light fuel
  • Fumigation ·   Spare parts
  • Wastes        ·   Electric appliances
  • Provisions Free Zone ·   Ballast water reception

·  Accommodation requirements

BILBAO - SPAIN

UN/Locode: ESBIO 

Location:  

Bilbao is situated on the N Spanish coast with the port extending 10.7nm up the River Nervion. 

General overview:

 Bilbao docks are over 18km in length stretching along the Nervion River out to the outer breakwater

(Pte Lucero).   

What Kind Of Cargo Handle By Bilbao Port [Spain] ?

Dry Cargo, Liquid Cargo ,Container Cargo 

  1. Zorroza Wharves: The bottom at Zorroza is soft mud and

vessels can lie safely aground, bottom at Canal de Deusto is rocky.  Restriction: LOA 135m, draught

approx 5.5m.  

 

  1. Nervion Riverside wharves: On both banks of the river, they are mostly private berths, the bottom is soft mud.   

 

Restrictions:  

 

 Max draft: 30 

 Max LOA: 400 

 Max DWT: 500,000  

 

LOA 150m, draught varies according to berth.

  1. Santurtzi-Zierbena area wharves: Located in the outer

harbour adjacent to the new breakwater of 3,100m, and the Santurtzi Secondary breakwater of

1,200m. Draught varies from 7.0m, 12.0m, 14.0m in the old area, and 21.0m in the new one for bulk

carriers, container ships, general cargo etc. Vessels of LOA 300m, draught of 20.0-21.0m can be

accommodated at four berths.  Just in front of this area a new cruise ship berth is built with a

draught of 11.0m.

  1. Punta Sollana Wharf: Length 390m, draught 20.0m, is destined to bulk carriers

with seeds of grain unloading installations, and to vegetable oil tankers.  

  1. Punta Ceballos area: Draught 18.0m; has bulk liquid loading and unloading installations for gas-oil,

petrol and chemical products.  

  1. Punta Lucero area: Has crude oil, petroleum distillates, bulk liquid, loading and discharging and LNG installations. There is also a new wharf for LNG ships up to LOA 290m, draught 21.0m, 145,000m³. Principle imports are crude oil, LNG, iron ore, pyrites, scrap iron, pig-iron, coal, grain and soya beans; principal exports petroleum, iron and steel products.  

 

Traffic figures:  

Approx 3,585 vessels, 39,000,000t of cargo, 550,000TEU and 179,000 passengers handled annually.  

Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to

Oct 31.  

Max size: Petronor Oil Berth No 1: LOA 400m, draught 30.0m, 500,000DWT.  

 

Terminals:  

Container Terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Container Terminal are Container Ship (91%), General Cargo (2%), Chemical Tanker (2%),

Bunkering Tanker (2%).  

 

Queen Victoria Eugenia terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling

at Queen Victoria Eugenia are Container Ship (31%), General Cargo (31%), Oil/Chemical

Tanker (18%), Cargo/Containership (6%), Cargo (6%).  

Prince Of Asturias terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Prince Of Asturias are General Cargo (60%), Bulk Carrier (33%), Container Ship (3%), Ro-Ro

Cargo (1%).  

Vizcaya terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Vizcaya are

Bulk Carrier (33%), Cargo/Containership (22%), Container Ship (22%), General Cargo (22%).  

Petronor Punta Lucero terminal consists of 6 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling

at Petronor Punta Lucero are Oil/Chemical Tanker (44%), Crude Oil Tanker (33%), LPG

Tanker (10%), Oil Products Tanker (7%), Chemical Tanker (4%).  

Punta Caballos terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Punta

Caballos are Oil/Chemical Tanker (88%), Chemical Tanker (9%), Crude Oil Tanker (2%).  

Bbg Lng Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Bbg

Lng Terminal are LNG Tanker (100%).  

Astilleros Zamakona Bilbao terminal consists of 2 Berths. 

Port services: 

 

 Shipping Lines 

 Docks and Terminals 

 Rail connections 

 Storage and Distribution Zone 

 Bonded Warehouse 

 Perishables Terminal 

 Border Control Post (BCP) 

 

Bunkering: 

LNG Ship to Ship Bunker Successful.

BARCELONA - SPAIN

UN/Locode: ESBCN 

Location: 

Barcelona is situated approximately 500km E of Madrid and is the largest Spanish port on the

Mediterranean coast.  

Imports: Natural gas, oil products, soya beans, cereals, coal, iron and steel products. Exports: Cement, clinker, potash, packaged chemicals, iron and steel. Barcelona is also a regular port of call for cruise ships. 

 

Port details: 

 Anchorage depth: 23.2m – OVER 

 Cargo pier depth: 7.1m – 9.1m 

 Oil Terminal depth: 7.1m – 9.1m 

 Dry dock: Medium 

 Harbor size: Large 

 Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater 

 Max size: Over 500 feet in length 

 

 

Port restrictions: 

 

 Max draft: 16 

 Mean Tide: 1 

 

Traffic figures:  

Approx 8,000 vessels handling 44,300,000t of cargo, 2,033,500TEU, and over 3,800,000 cruise

passengers annually. Load line zone: Summer. Barcelona Lng Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths.

The types of vessels regularly calling at Barcelona Lng Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (41%), LNG

Tanker (28%), Crude Oil Tanker (15%), Oil Products Tanker (11%), Bunkering Tanker (1%).  

Terminals: 

Hutchison Best terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Hutchison Best are Container Ship (91%), General Cargo (3%), Cargo/Containership (2%), Oil

Products Tanker (1%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (0%).  

Apm Terminals terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Apm

Terminals are Container Ship (96%), Oil Products Tanker (2%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (1%). 

Terminal Port Nou terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Terminal Port Nou are Passenger Ship (28%), Container Ship (17%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship

(13%), Ro-Ro/Container Carrier (8%), Ro-Ro Cargo (8%). 

Manipuladora De Mercancias Sl terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Manipuladora De Mercancias Sl are General Cargo (50%), Bulk Carrier

(12%), Container Ship (12%), Oil Products Tanker (12%), Timber Carrier (6%).  

 

Setram terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Setram are

Vehicles Carrier (58%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (12%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (9%), Container

Ship (6%), Ro-Ro Cargo (4%).  

Autoterminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Autoterminal are Vehicles Carrier (82%), Ro-Ro Cargo (11%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (2%), Oil

Products Tanker (2%).  

Adossat Wharf terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Adossat Wharf are Passenger Ship (88%), Passenger (8%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (1%), Oil

Products Tanker (1%). 

Barcelona Wharf terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Barcelona Wharf are Passenger Ship (50%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (29%), Passenger (12%),

Oil Products Tanker (3%), Ro-Ro Cargo (1%). 

 

Specialised terminals 

 

Container and multipurpose  3 

Car  2 

Coffee and cocoa  1 

Liquid bulk  9 

Dry bulk  5 

Ferries  3 

Cruises  7

ALIAGA (TURKEY)

TRALI UN LOCODE

Location:

Aliaga is approximately 40nm NNW of Izmir, on the southern arm of the Gulf of Candarli in western

Turkey.

General overview:

The port is divided into the Inner and Outer Harbours. Inner Harbour: 38°50.10'N 026°56.40'E to 38°49.48'N 026°57.45'E Outer Harbour: 38°50.53'N 026°53.00'E to 38°50.54'N 026°58.12'E

The port consists of Tupras Refinery and LPG platform, and the Total Terminal Offshore Jetty which handles clean petroleum products, gas oil, gasoline and kerosene

Traffic figures:

Approx 3,850 vessels and 30,734,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size:

Crude Oil: LOA 360m, draught 19.2m, 250,000DWT. LNG: Q-Max vessels.

 

PORT RESTRICTIONS

 Max draft: 19.2

 Max LOA: 360

 Max DWT: 250,000

 Mean Tide: 1

Terminals

Egegaz Terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Egegaz Terminal are LNG Tanker (100%). 

Total terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Total are

Oil/Chemical Tanker (100%).

Tupras Refinery Terminal consists of 8 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Tupras Refinery Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (45%), Crude Oil Tanker (33%),

Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker (6%), LPG Tanker (6%), Oil Products Tanker (2%).

CIVITAVECCHIA - Italy

Un/locode: ITCVV

Location:

Civitavecchia is situated on the W coast of Italy approx 70km NW of Rome.

General overview:

Civitavecchia, known as the seaport of Rome, consists of various basins protected by a long outer

mole called Antimurale Colombo on the middle part of which is located the cruise vessel Pier No 12.

The port offers a safe, sheltered harbour with numerous facilities for general and bulk cargo, oil

products and passengers. The principal imports are coal, coke, cereals, phosphates, timber, scrap

iron, woodpulp, newsprint, china clay, oil seeds, crude oil and steel plate. Exports include steel

manufactures, chemicals, etc. The port is a centre for passenger traffic and has a passenger terminal

of 2,000m².

Traffic figures:

Approx 8,772,170t of cargo, 33,540TEU, 553 vessels and 1,268,500 passengers handled annually.

Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Harbour: LOA 250m, draught 10.5m, 49,500DWT. SBM: LOA

250m, BCM 150m, 100,000DWT, no draught restriction.

Port details

 Anchorage depth: 23.2m – OVER

 Cargo pier depth: 7.1m – 9.1m

 Oil Terminal depth: 7.1m – 9.1m

 Dry dock: N/A

 Harbor size: Medium

 Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater

 Max size: Up to 500 feet in length

 

PORT RESTRICTIONS

 Max draft: 10.5

 Max LOA: 250

 Max DWT: 49,500

Terminals:

Roma Container Terminal terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Roma Container Terminal are Container Ship (85%), Passenger Ship (10%),

Passenger (5%). 

Civitavecchia Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling

at Civitavecchia Terminal are Passenger Ship (40%), Passenger (11%), General Cargo (11%),

Vehicles Carrier (9%), Container Ship (6%).

Bunkering:

The Port of Civitavecchia has granted the fist LNG bunkering operation permit,

marking the first time an Italian port has given permission for LNG truck to ship (TTS)

bunkering.

CEUTA (SPAIN)

ESCEU UN LOCODE

Location:

Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the N Moroccan coast, an artificial harbour at the SE end of the Strait

of Gibraltar.

General overview:

The port is a free port and is sheltered by two N facing breakwaters (1,500 and 500m in length), the

entrance being 300m wide with a depth of 18.0m. Apart from being an important bunkering port it is

equipped to handle container, Ro-Ro and passenger/vehicle ferry traffic, with regular services to

Algeciras, Malaga and Melilla.

Traffic figures:

Approx 12,200 vessels, 2,750,000t of cargo, 2,100,000 passengers and 13,400TEU handled annually.

Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Outer Harbour: LOA 220m, draught 9.5m.

PORT RESTRICTIONS

 Max draft: 9.5

 Max LOA: 220

Terminals:

Ceuta Terminal terminal consists of 5 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Ceuta

Terminal are General Cargo (55%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (26%), Cargo/Containership (5%),

Chemical Tanker (3%), LPG Tanker (3%). 

Port services:

 Open 24 hours.

 Pilot Service: compulsory.

 Tugs.

 Bunkering.

 Supplies.

 Fresh Water.

 Waste removal (Marpol)

LAS PALMAS – SPAIN

Las Palmas is 2 nautical miles (nm) south of the island of Gran Canaria’s north easternmost point, Punta el Nido (28°10’N, 15°24’W), and 4 nautical miles south of Ciudad de Las Palmas. Las Palmas is a 12-kilometer-long manmade harbour that is separated into Outer Harbour and Inner Harbour are the two areas.

Bunker supply is possible through Ex pipe, Tank Truck and barge at Berth and anchorage. Generally, Suppliers offer delivered price in which all charges are included. Usually all grades such as HSFO, VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO etc is available for supply.

Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam, which is situated in and around the city of Rotterdam, in the Dutch province of South Holland, is the largest seaport in Europe and the largest seaport outside of East Asia.

In Rotterdam, Only berth supply is possible via Barge. HSFO, VLSFO, LSMGO, etc. fuels are available. Agency charges are always on buyer’s account. Bunker only call allowed, the berthing charges are generally high. Typically, Suppliers offer delivered prices. Generally, 2017 and 2010 specs are available.

Piraeus – GREECE

GRPIR UN LOCODE

Location: Piraeus lies on the Saronikos Gulf towards the SE of the mainland.

General overview: It is the major port in Greece and is the port for Athens, handling most cargoes

and large number of cruise/ferry passengers.

The port complex consists of three sectors: The Passenger Port (Central), The Commercial Port

(Hercules/Drapetsona) and The Ship Repair Zone (Perama). Imports include coal, petrol, oil, timber,

metal and industrial products. Exports include cement, tobacco, fruit, cotton, skins and grapes.

Traffic figures: Approx 25,100 vessels visit the port, 11,706,200t of cargo including 513,400TEU and

20,336,500 passengers are handled by the port annually.

Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Cruise vessels: LOA 300m, draught 12.5m.

Port details

  • Anchorage depth: 11m – 12.2m
  • Cargo pier depth: 7.1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 7.1m – 9.1m
  • Dry dock: Large
  • Harbor size: Large
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

Port restrictions

  • Max draft: 12.5
  • Max LOA: 300

Terminals

Piraeus Container Terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Piraeus Container Terminal are Container Ship (92%), General Cargo (2%), Oil

Products Tanker (2%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (1%), Bunkering Tanker (1%).

Passenger Terminal consists of 5 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Passenger Terminal are Passenger Ship (48%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (19%), High Speed

Craft (11%), Passenger (5%), Oil Products Tanker (4%). 

Coral Terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Coral

Terminal are Oil/Chemical Tanker (66%), Oil Products Tanker (27%), Crude Oil Tanker (3%),

Chemical Tanker (3%). 

 

Sempo Pier 1 Container Terminal terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels

regularly calling at Sempo Pier 1 Container Terminal are Container Ship (82%), Bunkering

Tanker (5%), Oil Products Tanker (5%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (3%), Cargo/Containership (1%). 

G1 Car Terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at G1

Car Terminal are Ro-Ro Cargo (40%), Bunkering Tanker (20%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (20%),

Cargo (20%). 

G2 Car Terminal consists of 4 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at G2

Car Terminal are Vehicles Carrier (79%), Oil Products Tanker (4%), Ro-Ro/Container Carrier

(4%), Ro-Ro Cargo (4%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (3%)

Heracles General Cement terminal consists of 1 Berths. The types of vessels regularly

calling at Heracles General Cement are Cement Carrier (100%).

Oil One Terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Oil

One Terminal are Bunkering Tanker (50%), Oil Products Tanker (33%), Oil/Chemical Tanker

(16%).

Port services:

 CONTAINER TERMINAL

 CAR TERMINAL

 CRUISE TERMINAL

 COASTAL TERMINALS

 SHIP REPAIR ZONE

 DRY DOCK DEPARTMENT

 REAL ESTATE

 LOGISTICS CENTER

 REGULATIONS – INVOICES

Bunkering

The port is currently looking into LNG as a bunker fuel, as well as cold ironing for the cruise

terminals

Gibraltar

GIGIB UN LOCODE

The Port of Gibraltar is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Location: The port is situated on the western side of the Rock of Gibraltar in the Strait of Gibraltar.

General overview:

Gibraltar is a free port and comprises a commercial port area, a naval base and a ship repair complex

including dry docks. It is also a major bunkering and off port supply centre. It is an important centre

for transhipment cargo and tourism, with cruise vessels making frequent visits to the port. The main

harbour is enclosed by three moles. Transcoma runs a catamaran ferry service.

Traffic figures:

Approx 10,350 vessels visit the port, 20,000t of cargo, 1,500TEU and 328,600 passengers handled

annually.

draught vessels can be accommodated according to tide. Draught is unlimited in the anchorage.

Port Details :

  • Anchorage depth: 18.6m – 19.8m
  • Cargo pier depth: 7.1m – 9.1m
  • Oil Terminal depth: 9.4m – 10m
  • Dry dock: Medium
  • Harbor size: Medium
  • Harbor type: Coastal Breakwater
  • Max size: Over 500 feet in length

 

Port Restrictions:

Max draft: 9.6Location

Port Services:

  • Port Tariffs
  • Port Licences
  • Berthing
  • Towage
  • Port Waste Management
  • Pilotage
  • Cargo Handling
  • Ship Agents
  • Ship Management
  • Ship Registry
  • Ship Repair
  • Ship to Ship Transfers
  • Off Port Limit Operations

 

Bunkering:

Gibraltar is the largest bunkering port in the Mediterranean and its bunkering companies continue

to go from strength to strength bunkering continues to be the main activity within the Port of

Gibraltar.

Anchorage Area

Gibraltar’s Eastern Anchorage is reserved for vessels

awaiting orders or in lay-up.

The Bay has an anchorage for vessels requiring maritime services. This anchorage can be exposed to

south-westerly winds, so vessels should be prepared to move to alternative points on the north-west

side of the Bay.

For off-limits operations, three rendezvous points

have been set aside:

  • Area 1 (or Zone A): 1 nautical mile north of a line

drawn east of Europa Point.

  • Area 2 (or Zone B): within a radius of 2.5 nautical

 

miles of position 36°02’N, 5°15’W (about 7 miles

SE of Europa Point).

  • Area 3 (or Zone C): Gibraltar’s Eastern Anchorage

VALENCIA - SPAIN

Port, Country: Spain, UN/Locode: ESVLC 

Location: 

 Valencia is situated on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, 350km from Madrid.

 

General overview:  

Great expansion has taken place, with over 13km of quayage available with specialised berths

handling bulk, container, Ro-Ro, tanker cargoes and passenger cruise vessels.  

Traffic figures: Approx 7,300 vessels, 65,475,000t cargo, 4,327,000TEU and 475,000 passengers

handled annually. Load line zone: Summer.  

Port restrictions: 

 

 Max draft: 16 

 Mean Tide: 1 

 

 

Terminals: 

The types of vessels regularly calling at Msc

Container Terminal are Container Ship (96%), General Cargo (1%), Cargo/Containership (0%),

Oil/Chemical Tanker (0%).  

Noatum Container Terminal terminal consists of 3 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at

Noatum Container Terminal are Container Ship (94%), General Cargo (3%), Cargo/Containership

(1%), Ro-Ro Cargo (0%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (0%).  

Apm Terminals terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Apm Terminals

are Container Ship (91%), Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship (3%), General Cargo (3%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (1%),

Cargo/Containership (1%).  

Terminal Europa terminal consists of 2 Berths. The types of vessels regularly calling at Terminal

Europa are Vehicles Carrier (51%), Ro-Ro/Container Carrier (18%), Ro-Ro Cargo (18%), Ro-

Ro/Passenger Ship (9%), Container Ship (3%). 

Port services: 

a)Technical-Nautical services: 

Pilotage service. 

Port tugboats service. 

Mooring and unmooring service. 

  1. b) Passenger services, which include: passenger embarkation and disembarkation, loading and

unloading service for passenger baggage and vehicles. 

  1. c) Vessel-generated waste collection service which include: the activities of collection of waste

generated by vessels as regulated by the Annexes I, IV, V o VI of the International Convention for the

Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), as set out in the article 132 of the Spanish

Legislative Royal Decree 2/2011 under which the recast text of the Spanish Law on State-Owned

Ports and the Merchant Navy was passed. 

  1. d) Cargo handling services, which comprise cargo loading and unloading, stevedoring, shipping

transit and goods in transhipment. 

Bunkering: Available

Houston

The Port of Houston is an inland port on Texas’ Gulf of Mexico coast.

VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO, ULSFO Bunker fuels are available through Barge and trucks. Generally, ISO 8217-compliant fuels are available. Additional charges such as (MTSA) compliance fee, Harbour fee, Port of Houston Security Fee, Wharfage and LUST Tax might be applicable. The suppliers can generally arrange the supply at Houston and its surrounding ports including Galveston (TX), Texas City (TX), Freeport (TX), Port Arthur (TX), Beaumont (TX), Lake Charles (LA), and, weather conditions permitting, at Bolivar Roads anchorage.

New York

The port of NEW YORK in the New York-Newark metropolitan area is the gateway to one of the most concentrated consumer markets in the world.

In New York, All major bunker fuel grades such as VLSFO, MGO , LSMGO etc. are delivered through Bunker barges at Designated terminals, Berths and anchorages.

Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is located in San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.

Fuels such as HSFO, VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO etc are available and can be supplied through barge and trucks at Anchorage and berth.

Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, also known as the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, is a container port in the United States, which adjoins Port of Los Angeles. Acting as a major gateway for US–Asian trade, the port occupies 3,200 acres (13 km2) of land with 25 miles (40 km) of waterfront in the city of Long Beach, California.

Cargo – Containerized, Dry bulk, Liquid Bulk, Break bulk and roro

Terminals

containers – SSA terminal, Long beach container terminal, International transport service, Pacific container terminal, Total terminals International

Oakland

The Port of Oakland is a major container ship facility located in Oakland, California, in the San Francisco Bay. It was the first major port on the Pacific Coast of the United States to build terminals for container ships.

The Port of Oakland loads and discharges more than 99% of the containerized goods moving through Northern California. Oakland’s cargo volume makes it the ninth busiest container port in the United States based on Calendar Year 2021 data. San Francisco Bay ranks among the four largest Pacific Coast ports for container cargo, along with Los Angeles and Long Beach in southern California and Seattle and Tacoma (Northwest Seaport Alliance) in Washington state. In 2021, about 75% of Oakland’s trade was with Asia. Europe accounted for 16%, Australia/New Zealand and other Pacific islands about 2%, and other foreign nations about 1%. About 6% of Oakland’s trade is domestic (primarily Hawaii). California’s three major container ports carry approximately half of the nation’s total container cargo volume.

Port is having Container/Bulk/Breakbulk terminals. TRAPAC TERMINAL, BEN E. NUTTER TERMINAL, OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (OICT), MATSON TERMINAL, CHARLES P. HOWARD TERMINAL, BERTHS 33 & 34 and BERTH 20-24 are the terminals in port.

San Fransisco

The Port welcomes an array of recreational and commercial vessels to its shores for berthing.

The Port operates two harbors – South Beach Harbor for non-commercial vessels near Oracle Park, and Hyde Street Harbor in Fisherman’s Wharf for commercial and sport fishing vessels.

South Beach Harbor

Home to over 700 berths, spectacular views, and convenient access to public transportation, South Beach Harbor has a multitude of dining options in the area, scenic views, picnic benches, bike racks, event arenas and other entertainment attractions.

Hyde Street Harbor

Hyde Street Harbor is a commercial fishing harbour between Aquatic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf. Opened in June 2001, Hyde Street Harbor was built to accommodate the seasonal fishing fleets that deliver herring, salmon and crab to the fish processors at Pier 45. Commercial fishing vessels always have top priority for berths at Hyde Street Harbor, but recreational vessels are welcome for up to 10 days a month when space is available.

The Port of San Francisco is able to handle several types of cargo in an efficient and cost effective way. Several harbor and cargo service facilities are located near our terminals offering easy access to tug and barge companies, heavy lift crane services, a Foreign Trade Zone, cold storage, and warehousing.

 

Under the management of Pasha Automotive Services, the Auto-Processing Terminal at Pier 80 is used to import, export, and process vehicles.

Sand and aggregates used to make concrete are imported at Pier 92 and Pier 94 terminals. These dry bulk cargoes are components of many of the large-scale construction projects underway in San Francisco and the region.

Pier 96, which features a deep-water berth, on-dock rail, and 30 acres of dock space, is currently being marketed for other cargo opportunities.

 

Rail services are available through Union Pacific Railroad and San Francisco Bay Railroad.

Seattle

The Maritime Division and its facilities serve a diverse mix of year round and seasonal activities. May through September, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal and Bell Harbor Cruise Terminal serve as homeport for cruise ships headed to Alaska. October through May, Fishermen’s Terminal and Terminal 91, serve as homeport for the North Pacific Fishing Fleet and factory trawlers. The Maritime Division also operates the Maritime Industrial Center and leases Terminal 86, a fully automated grain terminal, along with other industrial properties connected with these maritime activities and businesses.

Maritime Industrial Center – Located in fresh water just inside the locks, the Maritime Industrial Center offers short-term and daily moorage for vessels up to 250 feet (76m) in length.

 

1,518 linear feet (463m) of concrete dock space for loading and repair/maintenance work.

Shore power available in 480, 240 and 110 volts.

Potable water with .75- and 1.5-inch fittings.

Dumpsters and recycling available.

Free parking.

Forklift rentals available.

Hot work allowed (with permit from Seattle Fire Department).

Short-term gear storage and staging.

The Port of Seattle also offers different moorage opportunities throughout Elliott Bay

Pier 69

Two berths available – 90 linear feet and 220 linear feet. Water and power available.

 

Pier 66

Seasonal deep water moorage opportunity October – March. 240′ berth and 1,875 linear berth. Water and power available. Click here for Bell Street Pier (Pier 66) Cruise Terminal information and contacts.

 

Pier 46

400’ berth.  No power.  Water available. Apron is load restricted..

 

Pier 34 Dolphins

Two berths, each can accommodate up to one 400′ x 100′ barge (no rafting). No shore side access or utilities.

 

Terminal 28

850 linear feet of moorage available. Shore side access is limited. No utilities.

 

Terminal 25

400 linear feet of moorage available.

 

Terminal 18 North of Harbor Island Dolphins

Two berths, each berth capable of moorage two 400′ x 100′ barges (one rafted outboard). No shore side access or utilities.

 

Pier 2 Dolphins

Barge moorage. No shore side access or utilities.

 

Terminal 107 Dolphins and Submerged Land

Spud barge moorage and dolphins. No shore side access or utilities.

 

Terminal 108 Dolphins

Barge moorage. No shore side access or utilities.

 

Terminal 86 Grain Facility

Terminal 86 is a completely automated grain facility, assuring efficient movement of grain from trucks and rail cars to silos and then to ship’s hold.

Tacoma

The Port of Tacoma is an independent seaport located in Tacoma, Washington.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle. The first partnership of its kind in North America, the NWSA is the fourth-largest container gateway in the United States and a key economic transport hub.

Formed in 2015 as a result of competition from other local ports, the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma officially merged all marine cargo operations, where the alliance is overseen by both elected port commissions.

Vancouver

The Port of Vancouver USA, founded in 1912, is a deep-water port located in Vancouver, Washington along the Columbia River. The port contains five terminals, along with two of the largest mobile harbor cranes in North America which are typically used to unload wind energy equipment.

The port is home to 29 major marine terminals, three Class 1 railroads and a regional short line railroad, and a full range of facilities and services for the international and domestic shipping community.

The Port of Vancouver owns and operates four active marine terminals, with berths maintained at a mean depth of 43 feet. Port terminals handle liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk, project cargo, and roll-on-roll-off “RORO” cargo. Frequent callers include ships exporting grain, bentonite clay, and copper concentrate, and importing slab steel, Subaru automobiles, and wind energy components. Twin mobile harbor cranes allow offloading and handling of non-conventional high, wide, and heavy (HWH) cargoes.

Malta

Malta Freeport Terminals is a strategically located transhipment hub in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Malta Freeport is a fully-fledged state-of-the-art Container Terminal offering total operational deep water quays of 2,463 metres, a total area for container storage of 771,000 square metres, a total of 15,297 container ground slots and 2,180 reefer slots. All the mainline berths at Malta Freeport have a water depth of 17 metres enabling the Company to be able to accommodate the latest class of 24,000 TEU vessels. Both Terminals are equipped with 20 Quayside Cranes, 60 Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes, and various ancillary yard equipment.

Operational Deep Water Quays – 2,463m

Total Area – 771,000m2

Total Ground Slots- 15,297

Total Reefer Points – 2,180

Total Dredged Water Depth – -17m LAT

Total Quayside Cranes – 20

Present Capacity – 3.6 Million TEUs

Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp is the port of the city of Antwerp, Belgium. It is located in Flanders, mainly in the province of Antwerp, but also partially in East Flanders. It is a seaport in the heart of Europe accessible to capesize ships. It is Europe’s second-largest seaport.

Bunker fuel grades such as VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO and Alternative fuels like LNG are available and delivered through Barge and trucks at Berth. Bunker only calls are not ideal due to the charges involved.

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal has a length of approximately 80 kilometers between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. 

Bunker supply is possible at Balboa on the Pacific coast and Cristobal on the Atlantic coast. A full range of Fuel oil including HSFO, VLSFO and Gas oils such as MGO, LSMGO etc. can be supplied through Ex Pipe or Barge. Additional charges and taxes such as Fuel surcharge, Pipeline fee, Overtime fee, terminal fee etc. can be applicable. All the supplies are basis First come First Serve basis.

Santos

The Port of Santos is the largest in Latin America. Connecting over 600 ports in 125 countries.

Bunker fuels such as VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO etc. are available and can be supplied through Barges and Pipelines at Berth and anchorage. Generally ISO specs and local specs are available.

Montevideo

Montevideo can be found in Uruguay at coordinates S 34° 53′ 22.92″ – W 056° 13′ 15.05″ on the East Coast of South America. South America’s Uruguay is situated between Brazil (to the north) and Argentina on the Atlantic coast (to the west).

Bunker supply of fuels like HSFO, VLSFO, MGO, LSMGO etc is available through Barge and Truck at Berth and anchorage. Generally, ISO 2010 specs are available.

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