The shipping platform

Location: Patras is situated on the northern shore of Peloponnesus, on the Greek mainland. General overview: The port consists of three basins handling merchant and passenger vessels. It is a hub port for interisland ferries of the southern Ionian Sea. The port comprises northern and southern port areas. Since the inception of the South (New) Port of Patras in 2011, the section of the North Port from the “Astiggos” pier to the Gate No. 7 is intended to accommodate cruise ships. The port serves regularly scheduled daily ferries linking mainland Greece with Ionian islands (Corfu, Kefallonia, Zakynthos). Via Igoumenitsa, Patras is ferry-connected with Italy's largest Adriatic Sea ports (Ancona, Bari, Brindisi, Trieste, Venice). Since 2011, all ferries to Italy dock at the new harbour (Patras' south port). Seaplanes and fast ferries are also operated. The Northern Port of Patras has piers and quays of approximately 3.000m total length and 10m depth, quay No.14-15 which has a length of 373m., quay No.16 which has a length of 220m. and quay No.13 which has a length of 179m. There is also the possibility to provided water supply to the ships. There are two entrances to the port with 3 basins with depths of 8.5m and 11.0m. The outer breakwater is 18,500m in length and there are 2,200m of quayside well served by rail. There are 2 warehouses, reefer chambers and 2 passenger reception buildings with regular passenger and truck services crossing the Adriatic Sea to Italy. Sheds, warehouses and quays occupy some 70,000m². There is a tanker berth at Rion for vessels up to 18 ft. and 2,500 tons alongside. A new port for additional Ro-Ro traffic to Italy is being built to the S of the existing port. Principal exports include raisins, wine, grapes and citrus fruit. Principal imports include, grain, groceries, iron timber and textiles. Traffic figures: Approx 4,000,000t of cargo, 2,400TEU, 2,700 vessels and 1,300,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: LOA 220m, draught 10.3m.