Croatia

Port of Ploce (HR PLE)

Croatia
Also known as: Kardelievo; Kardeljevo
Port of Ploce, Croatia © Silvio John, Elsterwerda · CC BY 2.5
Port information
UN/LOCODE HR PLE
Coordinates 43.0500, 17.4333 (43°03′N 17°26′E)
Nearest city Ploče
Body of water Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 9.4 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #249
  • 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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