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GRALE Alexandroupolis Port
Alexandroupolis Port is the seaport of Alexandroupolis, in the city of Alexandroupolisin Greece. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GRALE.

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Port Code

GRALE

Name

Alexandroupolis

Country / Region

Greece

City

Alexandroupolis

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

40.8390000

Longitude

25.8950000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Alexandroupolis Port, UN/LOCODE GRALE, is a medium-sized Greek seaport on the northeast coast of Greece, close to the Greek–Turkish border and approximately 210 nautical miles from Athens. It combines an open roadstead, an artificial harbour and an offshore tanker berth connected to the coast by a submarine pipeline. The port’s logistics profile is centered on passenger services, timber, general cargo and bulk cargo rather than a confirmed container-hub operation. Grain movements are described as seasonal, generally from August through January, subject to cargo demand and port confirmation. The supplied port profile records approximately 1.4 million tonnes of cargo, 29,000 vehicles, 160,000 passengers and 2,800 vessels annually. Our service team recommends treating these figures as reference indicators and confirming current berth, cargo-handling and sailing arrangements before booking.

Port code	GRALE	Country	Greece
City	Alexandroupolis	Coordinates	40.839000, 25.895000
Port type	Coastal seaport with roadstead, artificial harbour and offshore tanker berth	Regional position	Northeast Greece, near the Greek–Turkish border

Key Highlights

Multi-purpose cargo profileSuitable for project evaluation involving timber, general cargo and bulk commodities; container suitability must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Border-region locationThe port can support northeast Greek and cross-border logistics planning, but inland routing, customs status and carrier acceptance require verification.

Seasonal grain activityGrain cargo is typically associated with the August–January period in the supplied port description, making harvest timing and storage planning important.

Marine access considerationsRoadstead and offshore tanker arrangements may create additional requirements for nomination, weather planning, cargo compatibility and berth confirmation.

Facilities & Services

General and bulk cargo: The supplied profile identifies timber, general cargo and bulk cargo as principal cargo categories. Handling method, lifting equipment and cargo acceptance should be confirmed with the port or appointed terminal operator.
Grain logistics: Seasonal grain movements may require advance coordination of receiving windows, storage, sampling, fumigation and inspection arrangements.
Tanker interface: An offshore tanker berth is described at the seaward end of a submarine pipeline. Tanker nomination, product compatibility, safety documentation and operating restrictions require case-specific approval.
Vehicle and passenger activity: The port handles vehicles and passenger traffic in addition to cargo, so loading plans may be affected by ferry or passenger-service priorities.
Container handling: The supplied data does not establish a regular container terminal service. Our team will verify equipment, empty-container availability, reefer support, storage and carrier acceptance before offering an FCL or LCL solution.
Inland connection: Road collection and delivery can be arranged subject to vehicle availability, route restrictions, border procedures and local terminal confirmation. Any rail option should be checked for the specific cargo and date.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Typical planning may involve feeder, short-sea or multi-port connections through a suitable Greek or Mediterranean gateway, depending on cargo type, carrier acceptance and the final destination. A direct sailing must not be assumed.
For Turkey-border and northeast Balkan movements, the overall transit plan should include port handling, truck positioning, customs formalities and possible border waiting time rather than relying only on the ocean leg.
Breakbulk, timber, grain and tanker cargo generally require more pre-arrival coordination than standard container cargo; berth nomination and cargo-readiness documentation can materially affect the schedule.
Weather, roadstead operations, vessel arrival sequence, passenger traffic, customs inspection and equipment availability may change the operational timeline. Our team will provide a confirmed schedule only after carrier and port acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional hinterland: Alexandroupolis primarily supports northeast Greece and can be considered for selected cross-border flows toward the Greek–Turkish frontier and nearby Balkan markets, subject to road and customs routing.
Timber and forest products: These may require weather protection, lashing, dunnage, moisture controls and accurate package measurements for breakbulk or container planning.
Bulk and grain: Seasonal grain operations require verified receiving capacity, quality documentation, sampling arrangements and a coordinated discharge or storage plan.
General and project cargo: Dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, center of gravity and delivery-site access should be submitted before vessel or truck nomination.
Vehicles and passenger-related traffic: Vehicle movements may compete for operational windows with passenger services, so cargo release and pickup timing should be confirmed locally.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: There is no universal cut-off applicable to every GRALE shipment. Our service team will obtain the actual cargo, documentation, VGM, customs and terminal deadlines from the selected carrier or handling party; late cargo may require rebooking.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing certificate before acceptance. Tanker or pipeline-related cargo requires additional product and safety review.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, tariff classification and any sector-specific certificates must be consistent. Customs inspection, agricultural controls and cargo sampling can extend release time.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck type, axle and weight limits, loading method, escort needs, border route and consignee unloading capacity before dispatch. For oversized cargo, route surveys and permits should be arranged in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, dimensions, weight, packing method, HS code, cargo-ready date and final delivery address to our team before requesting a rate; this prevents a container quotation from being applied to a cargo requiring breakbulk or special handling.
For timber and general cargo, use export-grade packaging, visible marks, certified lifting points where needed, moisture protection and a detailed packing list with piece-level dimensions.
For grain, align vessel arrival, inspection, storage and seasonal receiving windows before fixing the shipment plan. Keep quality, origin, phytosanitary and fumigation documents ready when applicable.
Ask our service team to compare GRALE with an alternative Mediterranean gateway when container equipment, sailing frequency, inland cost or cargo acceptance is uncertain. The alternative should be evaluated on total landed logistics cost, not ocean freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can GRALE be used for standard FCL or LCL shipments?

The supplied port data does not confirm a regular container service. Our team will check current carrier acceptance, terminal equipment, empty-container supply, storage and onward connection before quoting. A gateway alternative may be more suitable for routine container cargo.

Which cargoes are most associated with Alexandroupolis Port?

The supplied profile identifies timber, general cargo and bulk cargo, with grain cargo generally handled from August through January. Actual acceptance, handling method and seasonal capacity must be confirmed for each shipment.

Does the port offer a guaranteed direct sailing to my destination?

No sailing pattern, carrier, frequency or transit time should be assumed from the port code alone. Our service team will verify the current routing, transshipment point, vessel schedule and inland connection after receiving the destination and cargo details.

What information is required for project or bulk cargo?

Provide commodity, package count, dimensions, gross and net weight, center of gravity, lifting points, stowage requirements, cargo-ready date, discharge plan and final delivery address. For dangerous or liquid cargo, include the applicable safety and product documentation.

How should customs inspection or border delays be planned?

Build contingency into the inland schedule and ensure the invoice, packing list, transport document, classification and origin information are consistent. Our team will coordinate with the appointed customs broker and transport provider, while release remains subject to the competent authorities.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port description and reference activity figures in this module are based on the supplied GRALE port profile. Operational details that may change, including vessel acceptance, handling capability, schedules, cut-offs, customs procedures and inland restrictions, must be reconfirmed before booking.

For current port notices and local operational verification, our service team will consult the port authority’s official domain ola-sa.gr. For Greek customs and import/export compliance checks, the competent authority domain is aade.gr. These domains are provided for source verification; no specific schedule, capacity, fee or regulatory outcome is implied without shipment-level confirmation.