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DERSK Rostock Port
Rostock Port is the seaport of Rostock, in the city of Rostockin Germany. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DERSK.

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Port Code

DERSK

Name

Rostock

Country / Region

Germany

City

Rostock

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

54.1370000

Longitude

12.1165000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Rostock, UN/LOCODE DERSK, is a major German seaport on the western Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Warnow. It is the principal port of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and serves as a maritime gateway for Germany’s northeastern industrial and consumer markets. The port’s protected approach and the 3.6-nautical-mile sea channel support comparatively straightforward vessel access. Supplied port data states a channel depth of 14.5 m, with accommodation parameters of up to 300 m vessel length, 45 m beam and 13 m draught; actual acceptance remains subject to vessel particulars, tide, pilotage and port confirmation. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, export documentation, inland pickup and onward delivery through Rostock.

Port code	DERSK	Country	Germany
City	Rostock	Region	Baltic Sea / Europe–Mediterranean trade area
Coordinates	54.1370000, 12.1165000	Port type	Seaport with multimodal logistics functions
Supplied annual figures	Approximately 8,900 vessels, 23.7 million tonnes of cargo and 2.01 million passengers

Key Highlights

Baltic gatewayRostock provides a practical Baltic entry point for German and regional cargo flows, with onward routing subject to the selected carrier and inland destination.

Favourable nautical profileThe supplied data identifies a protected Warnow approach and a 3.6-nautical-mile access channel.

Mixed cargo capabilityThe port environment is relevant to containerised, ro-ro/ferry-related, bulk, project and passenger-linked logistics; terminal acceptance must be confirmed per shipment.

Multimodal planning requiredFor time-sensitive cargo, our team checks the full ocean, terminal, customs and inland chain rather than relying only on port-to-port sailing time.

Facilities & Services

Ocean and short-sea handling: Rostock is suitable for scheduled maritime cargo movements, including containerised and roll-on/roll-off flows where the nominated service accepts the equipment and commodity.
General and bulk cargo: Breakbulk, project cargo and bulk consignments require advance review of dimensions, lifting method, cargo securing and terminal handling instructions.
Passenger and ferry interface: The port’s passenger activity may affect local traffic, gate coordination and peak-period planning for ferry-related movements.
Storage and yard planning: Temporary storage, reefer power, empty-equipment positioning and special cargo space should be requested before booking and confirmed with the handling facility.
Road and rail connection: Inland collection and delivery can be arranged by our service team, subject to equipment availability, driver hours, road restrictions, rail capacity and the final delivery postcode.

Routes & Transit Times

Common trade direction: Asia–Baltic cargo may move through a nominated North European or Baltic service structure, with transshipment and feeder arrangements depending on the carrier’s current network.
European connections: Cargo from Northern Europe, Scandinavia and other Baltic locations may use short-sea, feeder, ferry or combined road/rail solutions where commercially and operationally suitable.
Inland delivery: Rostock can be considered for destinations in northeastern Germany and nearby Central European markets; the best gateway depends on final postcode, cargo type, equipment and total landed cost.
Timing variables: Actual transit is affected by service rotation, transshipment, weather, port congestion, customs status, terminal release, equipment availability and inland appointment capacity. Our team confirms the latest carrier schedule before quotation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and northeastern Germany are the port’s immediate commercial hinterland, with wider access to German and Central European destinations through inland transport.
Regional industries: Cargo planning commonly relates to manufacturing, food and agricultural supply chains, energy-related logistics, consumer goods and project movements in the Baltic region.
Typical cargo forms: Containerised general cargo, trailers and vehicles, machinery, steel and other breakbulk, bulk commodities, temperature-controlled goods and oversized project cargo may be considered subject to facility approval.
Delivery assessment: For heavy or oversized cargo, our service team checks axle limits, route geometry, permits, bridge restrictions, escort requirements and unloading capability before confirming the inland plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping-instruction deadline, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and customs-release status are separate milestones. Our team obtains the carrier and terminal cut-offs for the actual sailing rather than applying a generic port deadline.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details, marine pollutant status and emergency contact. DG acceptance must be confirmed before the container is delivered to the terminal.
Customs and examination: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and any required licences should be consistent. Customs or physical examination can change release timing and generate additional handling or storage exposure.
Inland execution: Confirm container type, gross weight, loading address, cargo readiness, opening hours, driver requirements and unloading facilities. Reefer, tank, out-of-gauge and heavy cargo need separate operational instructions.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the final destination postcode, commodity, HS information, cargo dimensions, gross weight and required equipment before comparing Rostock with alternative gateways.
Reserve capacity early for ferry-linked, project, reefer, dangerous or oversized cargo, and obtain written confirmation of terminal acceptance, documentation cut-offs and storage conditions.
For export containers, complete VGM and shipping instructions before the carrier deadline; avoid presenting cargo at the terminal while customs or DG approval is still pending.
For irregular or high-value cargo, request a door-to-door risk review covering lashing, insurance, inland permits, transshipment exposure and contingency routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rostock suitable for container shipments from Asia?: It can be suitable when the selected carrier offers a compatible Baltic service or transshipment arrangement. Our service team compares the full routing, including feeder connection, terminal handling and inland delivery, before recommending the option.
Can I use the supplied 13 m draught figure as a guaranteed vessel limit?: No. It is a port master-data parameter, not a booking guarantee. Acceptance depends on vessel dimensions, berth, tide, pilotage, channel conditions and current port instructions.
How early should dangerous goods information be submitted?: Submit complete DG details before booking confirmation whenever possible. The carrier and handling facility may apply shipment-specific acceptance deadlines, and cargo must not be delivered before approval is confirmed.
What commonly delays inland delivery from Rostock?: Typical causes include late customs release, terminal appointment shortages, equipment imbalance, driver-hour limits, ferry or road disruption, and permits for heavy or oversized cargo. Our team monitors these dependencies during execution.
Can Rostock be compared with another German gateway?: Yes. We assess final postcode, ocean routing, transshipment risk, cargo characteristics, inland cost, customs requirements and delivery urgency rather than selecting a gateway solely by ocean freight.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, nautical parameters and annual activity figures in this module are taken from the supplied DERSK port master data. They should be treated as reference information and reconfirmed for the nominated vessel, terminal, sailing and cargo.

For operational and regulatory verification, our service team uses the port authority’s current information and applicable German customs requirements:

rostock-port.de — port and port-operator information; use for current facilities, vessel access and port procedures.
zoll.de — German customs information and customs-process references.
destatis.de — German official statistics reference domain for broader transport and trade data.

Dynamic items including schedules, terminal cut-offs, charges, storage, equipment, customs decisions and inland capacity require shipment-specific confirmation. Our service team will verify these items before execution.