Croatia

Port of Ploce (HR PLE)

UN/LOCODE
HR PLE
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Ploče
Body of water
Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Croatia
Port of Ploce, Croatia © Silvio John, Elsterwerda · CC BY 2.5
Port information
Also known as
Kardelievo; Kardeljevo
Coordinates
43.0500, 17.4333 (43°03′N 17°26′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
3.4 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
#249
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #249
30.07
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 30.07

Ploce operates as a working harbor in Croatia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Ploce. Draft at the approach to Ploce is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Ploce typically connects onward through Ploče.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Ploce located?
Ploce is a seaport in Croatia, near Ploče.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ploce?
The UN/LOCODE for Ploce is HR PLE.
What is the channel depth at Ploce?
The channel depth at Ploce is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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