HR Prefix and UN/LOCODE Structure
Croatian UN/LOCODE entries begin with the ISO country prefix HR, followed by a three-character location identifier. For example, HRRIJ identifies the Rijeka record and HRPLE identifies Ploce.
Seaports in Croatia: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Croatia has 71 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as an Adriatic gateway for Central and Southeast European trade.
Review Croatian UN/LOCODE records, principal cargo gateways, regional port clusters and indicative shipping lanes.
Croatia Port Overview
Croatia’s Adriatic port system combines international cargo gateways, coastal ferry facilities, energy terminals and smaller local ports. Rijeka and Ploce are particularly important for maritime freight, while Split, Zadar and other ports support regional logistics, passenger traffic and industrial cargo.
71
Croatia ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
24.7M
Port cargo handled in 2025, approximately; year-on-year change subject to final official revision
Croatian Bureau of Statistics · 2025
0.42M
Container throughput in 2025, approximately; year-on-year change subject to terminal reporting
Port of Rijeka and national port statistics · 2025
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National commercial-berth total for 2025 is not presented as a single comparable official series
Croatian port authorities · 2025
How many seaports does Croatia have?
Croatia has 71 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Croatia port database, covering the country’s Adriatic cargo, ferry, energy and local port locations.
Which is Croatia’s main container gateway?
Rijeka is Croatia’s principal container gateway. The database record HRRIJ identifies Rijeka in Grad Rijeka, where container services connect the northern Adriatic with Central European markets.
Which Croatian ports serve the main freight regions?
Rijeka (HRRIJ) serves the northern Adriatic and inland Central European corridor, while Ploce (HRPLE) supports southern Adriatic and Bosnia and Herzegovina-related cargo flows.
Top Ports in Croatia by Freight Relevance
The list below prioritizes Croatian ports and terminals with notable container, bulk, general cargo, energy or regional logistics relevance. Global rank and container figures are indicative where comparable public data is available; a dash means that no consistent public 2025 league-table figure was identified.
Selected Croatian cargo gateways, 2025 reference year
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Rijeka | HRRIJ | 0.42 | +6.1% | Kvarner / Northern Adriatic |
| — | Ploce | HRPLE | — | — | Southern Adriatic |
| — | Split | HRSPL | — | — | Central Dalmatia |
| — | Zadar | HRZAD | — | — | Northern Dalmatia |
| — | Sibenik | HRSIB | — | — | Central Dalmatia |
| — | Bakar | HRBAK | — | — | Kvarner / Northern Adriatic |
| — | Omisalj | HROMI | — | — | Kvarner / Northern Adriatic |
| — | Pula | HRPUY | — | — | Istria |
Regional Port Clusters in Croatia
Kvarner and Northern Adriatic
The Kvarner cluster contains Croatia’s strongest international cargo concentration, with Rijeka and nearby facilities supporting containers, bulk cargo, energy logistics and inland connections.
Northern Adriatic port records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rijeka | HRRIJ | Grad Rijeka | Containers, general cargo and project logistics |
| Bakar | HRBAK | Bakar | Bulk and industrial cargo |
| Omisalj | HROMI | Omisalj | Energy and liquid bulk logistics |
| Mali Losinj | HRLSZ | Mali Losinj | Island supply and coastal shipping |
Istria and Northern Coastal Ports
Istrian ports support regional bulk, general cargo, coastal distribution and ferry activity. Cargo suitability depends on vessel size, terminal equipment and the specific loading point.
Istrian port records
Dalmatian and Southern Adriatic
Dalmatian ports combine international and domestic freight with ferry, passenger, ro-ro, general cargo and island supply functions. Ploce is the principal southern Adriatic cargo gateway in the indexed sample.
Dalmatian port records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploce | HRPLE | Ploce | Bulk, general cargo and regional gateway traffic |
| Split | HRSPL | Split | Ro-ro, ferry, passenger and general cargo |
| Zadar | HRZAD | Zadar | Ro-ro, ferry and regional cargo |
| Sibenik | HRSIB | Sibenik | General, bulk and project cargo |
| Dubrovnik | HRDUB | Dubrovnik | Passenger, ferry and local supply traffic |
| Dubrovnik | HRDBV | Dubrovnik | City-level port and coastal logistics record |
Understanding Croatia Port Codes
City-Level and Terminal-Level Records
A city-level code may represent a broader port area, while a terminal or facility record can identify a more specific operating location. Shippers should match the code to the booking instructions, bill of lading and customs documentation.
How to Verify a Croatian Code
Verify the location against the UNECE UN/LOCODE resource and compare it with the Ecer Freight port directory. The exact terminal, carrier service and cargo handling capability should be confirmed before booking.
Shipping from Croatia: Main Trade Lanes
Croatia’s shipping patterns are shaped by Adriatic feeder networks, Central European inland corridors, Mediterranean services and regional Balkan supply chains. Transit times are indicative and depend on sailing schedules, transshipment, customs and inland delivery.
Croatia to Northern Europe
Containerized cargo from Rijeka generally moves through Mediterranean and North European service networks to major Northern European gateways.
Croatia to the Mediterranean
Adriatic services connect Croatian cargo with Mediterranean hubs and markets in the western and eastern Mediterranean.
Croatia to the Adriatic and Balkans
Ploce and Rijeka support regional cargo flows using short-sea, road and rail combinations into Southeast European markets.
Croatia to East Asia
East Asian imports and exports typically use a transshipment hub before connecting with Rijeka or another Croatian gateway.
Data Sources and Methodology
Port coverage, code presentation and trade-lane guidance use a combination of first-party directory data and publicly available institutional references. Throughput figures are separated from indexed port coverage and should be checked against the latest terminal or authority release before commercial decisions.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory containing 71 Croatia port and terminal records, snapshot Nov 2026.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference.
- Croatian Bureau of Statistics — national maritime transport and cargo statistics, with 2025 figures used where available.
- Port Authority of Rijeka — Rijeka port and container-terminal operational information.
- Croatian Port Authorities — port administration and infrastructure context; local authority reporting may use different scopes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Croatia Ports
How many seaports does Croatia have?
Croatia has 71 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight. This is an indexed database coverage figure, not a claim that every location has the same commercial cargo capability.
What is the largest container port in Croatia?
Rijeka is Croatia’s leading container gateway. The corresponding Ecer Freight location record is Rijeka, UN/LOCODE HRRIJ.
What are the main freight ports in Croatia?
The principal freight-oriented records in this guide are Rijeka (HRRIJ), Ploce (HRPLE), Split (HRSPL), Zadar (HRZAD), Sibenik (HRSIB), Bakar (HRBAK) and Omisalj (HROMI).
What does HR mean in a Croatian port code?
HR is Croatia’s ISO country prefix in UN/LOCODE. It is followed by a three-character location code, such as HRRIJ for Rijeka and HRPLE for Ploce.
Which Croatian port serves southern Adriatic cargo?
Ploce, coded HRPLE in the Ecer Freight sample, is the principal southern Adriatic cargo gateway and supports regional bulk and general cargo movements.
How current are the Croatia port figures?
The directory snapshot is from Nov 2026. The latest complete statistical reference year is 2025, while terminal throughput and schedules remain subject to later authority revisions.
This Croatia port guide is compiled from Ecer Freight’s indexed port records and publicly available institutional information. Port codes and directory coverage are reviewed periodically, while throughput, service schedules and terminal operating conditions should be reconfirmed with the relevant authority or carrier before shipment.
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