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BGBGS Bourgas Port
Bourgas Port is the major seaport of Burgas, in the city of Burgasin Bulgaria. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is BGBGS.

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Port Code

BGBGS

Name

Bourgas

Country / Region

Bulgaria

City

Burgas

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

42.4592953

Longitude

27.4898348

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Burgas Port (UN/LOCODE: BGBGS)

Burgas is a commercial seaport on Bulgaria’s western Black Sea coast, serving as an important gateway for Bulgarian cargo and regional Black Sea trade. The port is approximately 105 nautical miles north-northwest of Istanbul and includes the main Port of Bourgas, an oil harbour located about 3.5 nautical miles to the southeast, and a seasonal passenger facility at Nessebar. For freight planning, our service team treats BGBGS as a multipurpose maritime port rather than a purely container-focused gateway: general cargo, bulk cargo, tanker and Ro-Ro operations all form part of its operating profile. Final berth, cargo acceptance, vessel restrictions and inland arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Country / City	Bulgaria / Burgas
Port area	Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea
Coordinates	42.4592953, 27.4898348
Reported vessel limits	Maximum recorded length 252 m; maximum draught 12 m; maximum deadweight 117,153 t
Reported annual activity	Approximately 6.8 million tonnes, 25,936 TEU, 10,000 passengers and 1,329 vessels

Key Highlights

What Our Forwarding Team Checks First

Multipurpose cargo profileThe port includes facilities for general cargo, bulk cargo, tankers and Ro-Ro shipments, so the correct terminal and handling plan must be identified before quotation.

Black Sea positioningIts location supports Bulgaria-related trade and regional connections through Black Sea and Mediterranean transshipment networks, subject to the selected carrier’s current routing.

Draft-sensitive planningReported maximum draught is 12 m; vessel suitability, cargo intake and sailing restrictions must be checked against the actual berth and ship particulars.

Separate oil-harbour profileThe oil harbour is operated separately from the main commercial port environment, requiring cargo-specific acceptance and compliance confirmation.

Container volume is limited in contextReported annual container activity is about 25,936 TEU, so equipment availability, feeder connections and transshipment options should be confirmed rather than assumed.

Facilities & Services

Facilities Relevant to Cargo Planning

General cargo: The port is reported to have 23 berths for general cargo vessels, supporting breakbulk and project-oriented handling subject to berth allocation and equipment confirmation.
Dry bulk: Four berths are reported for bulk cargoes. Our team verifies cargo characteristics, dust-control requirements, loading method, survey needs and permissible operating windows before fixing the plan.
Tanker operations: Three tanker piers are reported. Liquid bulk bookings require advance review of product classification, safety documentation, terminal acceptance and ship/shore compatibility.
Ro-Ro handling: Two Ro-Ro berths are reported. For vehicles and rolling cargo, dimensions, deck restrictions, lashing requirements and driving or non-driving status should be supplied at quotation stage.
Container and yard coordination: Container cargo can be planned through the applicable service and terminal arrangement, but empty equipment, reefer plugs, storage, inspection access and cut-off rules must be confirmed for the specific booking.
Inland interfaces: Our service team can coordinate road and, where available for the selected cargo flow, rail-related arrangements; loading restrictions, appointment systems, border documents and local delivery capacity require shipment-specific confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Schedule Variables

Typical trade logic: BGBGS cargo may move through Black Sea services, regional feeder arrangements or Mediterranean transshipment networks. The actual connection depends on origin, destination, carrier, equipment and sailing schedule.
China and wider Asia: Shipments from Asia commonly require a transshipment or a combined routing. Our team compares available gateway options instead of presuming a direct service or fixed sailing frequency.
European cargo: Cargo from Northern, Western or Southern Europe may require feeder, short-sea, road, rail or multimodal coordination. The best option depends on cargo type, delivery point and border formalities.
Time-risk factors: Seasonal weather in the Black Sea, port congestion, transshipment connection windows, customs inspection, equipment imbalance, inland appointments and regional operational changes can affect the final transit time.

Transit times and sailing availability are quotation-specific. Our service team confirms the current carrier schedule, transshipment point, cut-off, estimated arrival and inland delivery plan before issuing a firm routing proposal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland Planning and Cargo Mix

Primary hinterland: Burgas and the surrounding Bulgarian industrial and consumer market form the immediate service area. Extended deliveries across Bulgaria and neighbouring Southeast European markets require route, border and truck-capacity checks.
General and project cargo: Machinery, steel products, industrial components, construction materials and other breakbulk cargoes may be suitable for the general-cargo profile, provided dimensions, weight and lifting points are declared accurately.
Bulk commodities: Dry bulk movements require confirmation of cargo flowability, moisture sensitivity, contamination controls, loading equipment, survey arrangements and applicable environmental procedures.
Liquid bulk: Petroleum and chemical-related cargoes require separate review because the oil harbour has a distinct operating profile. Product name, UN number where applicable, SDS, flash point and emergency information should be supplied early.
Ro-Ro and vehicles: Rolling cargo should be quoted with exact dimensions, weight, operating condition and lashing requirements; oversize or non-running units may need special handling approval.

Operations & Compliance

Operational Controls Before Cargo Delivery

Cut-off management: Shipping instruction, VGM, customs status, export declarations and terminal receiving cut-off are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the carrier and terminal deadlines for the actual voyage and builds a local buffer.
Dangerous goods: IMDG declaration, correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and SDS may be required. No dangerous-goods cargo should be delivered before written acceptance.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any applicable licences must be consistent. Customs inspection, scanning or documentary review may extend cargo dwell time and should be allowed for in the delivery plan.
Inland delivery: Trucking must be matched to gross weight, dimensions, chassis or trailer type, road restrictions, loading appointment and delivery-site access. For out-of-gauge cargo, route survey and escort requirements should be checked before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send our service team the complete cargo profile at the first enquiry: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, loading condition, temperature requirements and whether the shipment is dangerous, oversized or non-stackable.
For container cargo, request the current equipment position, empty release point, terminal receiving window, VGM deadline and transshipment plan before confirming the shipper’s loading date.
For breakbulk, bulk, tanker or Ro-Ro cargo, provide drawings, centre of gravity, lifting points, lashing plan, cargo certificates and photographs where relevant; terminal acceptance should precede dispatch.
Keep customs documents, consignee details and delivery instructions aligned across the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and import declaration to reduce documentary holds.
Where schedule reliability or equipment is constrained, our team can compare an alternative Black Sea gateway, Mediterranean transshipment combination or multimodal inland solution, subject to total cost and customs implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Burgas Port FAQ

Is BGBGS suitable only for container shipments?: No. The reported port profile includes general cargo, dry bulk, tanker and Ro-Ro facilities as well as container activity. Our team selects the handling route according to the commodity, dimensions, equipment and terminal acceptance.
Can you guarantee a direct sailing or a fixed transit time?: No. Routing may involve feeder or Mediterranean transshipment connections. Current service, cut-off, connection window and estimated transit time must be confirmed for the specific carrier booking.
What information is needed for a project or oversized shipment?: Provide cargo dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing method, photographs, loading and delivery locations, required dates and any road restrictions. We then check berth handling and inland feasibility.
How should dangerous goods be arranged?: Send the IMDG declaration, SDS and complete package details before booking. The cargo must receive carrier and terminal acceptance before the truck arrives; requirements can vary by product and handling facility.
What can cause a Burgas delivery delay?: Common causes include late documentation, customs inspection, missed terminal cut-off, transshipment disruption, equipment shortage, weather, heavy cargo restrictions or an inland delivery appointment that was not secured in advance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Primary port data: UN/LOCODE BGBGS, port name, country, city, coordinates, reported vessel parameters, berth counts and annual activity figures are taken from the port master data supplied for this page.

Operational verification: Port ownership, terminal notices, berth availability, cargo acceptance, port procedures and current service information should be checked with the official port source, port-burgas.bg.

Customs verification: Import, export, transit, declarations and inspection requirements should be confirmed with Bulgaria’s customs authority through customs.bg.

Important boundary: Vessel schedules, cut-offs, charges, equipment availability, inland capacity, customs decisions and terminal instructions are time-sensitive. Our service team reconfirms these items for each quotation and shipment instead of treating the displayed port profile as a guarantee.