GRAEF Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GRAEF
Agia Efimia Port is the seaport of Agia efimia, in the city of Agia efimiain Greece. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GRAEF.
Port Overview
Agia Efimia (UN/LOCODE: GRAEF) is a small local coastal harbour in Greece, primarily associated with community, tourism and small-vessel activity rather than a conventional container gateway. It should not be treated as a substitute for a mainline Greek commercial port. For international FCL, LCL or project cargo, our service team normally evaluates routing through a suitable larger Greek port and then arranges the onward road, coastal or short-sea leg, subject to carrier acceptance and local handling capability. The supplied port record identifies the country as Greece and the city as Agia Efimia; its recorded coordinates should be verified before operational use.
| Longitude in supplied record | -20.6000000 |
|---|---|
| Latitude in supplied record | 38.3000000 |
| Database FCL / LCL / AUT records | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Commercial container handling: Our team will not presume the availability of ship-to-shore cranes, reach stackers, reefer plugs or a dedicated container yard at Agia Efimia; these must be confirmed for the nominated sailing and delivery point.
- Small-vessel and local harbour activity: Harbour use may be oriented toward small craft, passenger or tourism-related movements. Cargo acceptance, working hours and berth access require local confirmation.
- Breakbulk and oversized cargo: Any palletized, machinery or project shipment should be checked for quay strength, lifting equipment, truck access, turning radius and temporary storage before booking.
- Warehousing and customs facilities: A local bonded warehouse, customs-controlled storage or inspection area should not be assumed. Our service team can assess alternatives at the confirmed gateway port.
- Inland transport: Final delivery is normally planned by road or by a coordinated coastal/island connection, depending on the actual cargo route and local carrier acceptance.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical routing logic: Export or import cargo is first matched with a confirmed Greek or Mediterranean gateway offering the required container, LCL, RoRo or general-cargo service, followed by the local delivery leg to Agia Efimia.
- Trade directions: European, Mediterranean, Asian and transatlantic cargo may be considered through a hub-and-spoke solution; actual coverage depends on the selected carrier, transshipment plan and equipment availability.
- Transit-time drivers: Total lead time is affected by gateway selection, transshipment connections, port congestion, customs status, weather, vessel availability and the final road or coastal leg.
- Planning rule: No fixed transit time, direct sailing, sailing frequency or carrier coverage should be promised until the complete port-to-door routing is confirmed in writing.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Local harbour receiving times, carrier cut-offs, feeder connections and truck appointment windows may differ. Our team should obtain the confirmed cut-off and handover point before cargo dispatch.
- Dangerous goods: IMO class, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, marine pollutant status, packaging certification and shipper declarations must be reviewed before acceptance. Do not send dangerous goods to a local harbour without written approval.
- Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin or preference documents where applicable, EORI details and customs instructions should be aligned with the actual gateway and consignee arrangement.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or other authority inspections may take place at the designated gateway or an approved facility rather than at Agia Efimia. Delivery cannot be assumed until inspection access, unloading space and consignee availability are confirmed.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, packages, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, DG status, temperature requirements and final delivery address.
- For containerized cargo, compare a gateway-port delivery with a local-port or feeder solution. Select the option only after equipment, transshipment and last-mile handling are confirmed.
- Use weather-resistant packaging and clear package marks for coastal or island-related handling. For oversized cargo, provide drawings and lifting points before transport is arranged.
- Build schedule margin for seasonal demand, weather disruption, customs inspection and limited local handling windows; our service team can quote a door-to-door plan after feasibility checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I book a standard FCL directly to GRAEF?
- Not on the basis of the code alone. Agia Efimia should not be assumed to have a regular container terminal or mainline service. Our team will verify the accepted gateway, equipment path and final delivery arrangement before booking.
- Is GRAEF suitable for LCL cargo?
- It may be possible as a door-to-door solution through a consolidation hub, but the LCL deconsolidation point is normally confirmed separately. Local harbour receipt or delivery must be approved before cargo is released.
- How should dangerous goods be handled?
- Provide the SDS, UN number, IMO class, packing group, package details and declaration before booking. Acceptance depends on the carrier, transshipment port, local handling capability and applicable authority requirements.
- Where will customs clearance take place?
- That depends on the final routing and customs procedure. Clearance or inspection may be arranged at the nominated gateway or another approved facility; our service team will confirm the location and document flow.
- What information is needed for a delivery quote?
- Provide the final address, cargo dimensions and weight, package count, unloading equipment needs, delivery deadline, commodity, DG status and any vehicle-access restrictions. These details are essential for checking the local last mile.
Data Sources & Provenance
The UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates and database counters shown above are reproduced from the supplied GRAEF port record. The operational classification and routing guidance are professional logistics guidance based on the distinction between a local harbour and a mainline commercial container gateway; they are not a statement of berth, equipment, schedule, tariff, customs-office or terminal availability.
For code and location-format verification, consult the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe at unece.org. For Greece-related customs and revenue administration checks, consult the Independent Authority for Public Revenue at aade.gr. Current carrier acceptance, local handling, authority requirements, cut-offs and routing must be reconfirmed by our service team before shipment execution.