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GRATL Atherinolakos Ierapetras Port
Atherinolakos Ierapetras Port is the seaport of Atherinolakos ierapetras, in the city of Atherinolakos ierapetrasin Greece. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GRATL.

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Port Code

GRATL

Name

Atherinolakos Ierapetras

Country / Region

Greece

City

Atherinolakos ierapetras

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

35.0000000

Longitude

-26.1333333

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UN/LOCODE GRATL · Greece · Eastern Mediterranean

Atherinolakos Ierapetras Port Overview

Atherinolakos Ierapetras is a regional maritime port in southeastern Crete, Greece, serving the Ierapetra area and nearby coastal supply chains. For international forwarding purposes, our platform treats GRATL as a location requiring port-specific confirmation rather than as a major container gateway. Cargo suitability depends on the actual berth, vessel, equipment and handling arrangements available for the nominated sailing. The port record supplied for GRATL identifies the port as Atherinolakos Ierapetras, Greece, with the coordinates recorded as longitude -26.1333333 and latitude 35.0000000. Our service team verifies the operational port, receiving point, cargo acceptance and onward connection with the carrier or local agent before booking.

UN/LOCODE	GRATL
Port name	Atherinolakos Ierapetras
Country / area	Greece / Eastern Mediterranean
Record coordinates	Longitude -26.1333333; latitude 35.0000000
Container service indicator	FCL 0; LCL 0 in the supplied port record

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub positioning

GRATL should not be assumed to provide the same sailing frequency, equipment pool or transshipment options as a principal Greek container gateway.

Booking confirmation is essential

Our platform confirms the receiving facility, berth suitability and cargo acceptance before issuing a routing recommendation.

Road-linked island distribution

Final delivery planning normally requires coordinated road transport within Crete and may involve ferry or feeder connections for mainland cargo.

Limited published hard parameters

Draft, berth length, handling equipment, storage terms and operating windows must be obtained from the nominated operator or agent for each shipment.

Facilities & Services

General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery, construction materials or other non-standard cargo may require prior acceptance and a lifting plan; our team does not assume availability of shore cranes or specialized gear.
Container handling: The supplied record shows FCL and LCL counts of zero. Container acceptance, empty equipment positioning, reefer power and detention conditions must therefore be confirmed directly before quotation.
Bulk and liquid cargo: Any bulk, liquid or regulated cargo requires confirmation of the nominated facility, compatibility, safety procedures and documentation before vessel nomination.
Storage and staging: Short-term laydown, covered storage, reefer plugs and customs-controlled areas are shipment-specific services and should be reserved in writing.
Road collection and delivery: Our service team coordinates vehicle access, local delivery windows, trailer suitability and any ferry interface required for cargo moving beyond Crete.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve a local or regional maritime leg connected with larger Greek or Mediterranean gateways. Direct service, transshipment point, carrier and sailing frequency must be confirmed for the shipment date.
For cargo originating outside Crete, the total transit plan may include inland haulage, a mainland-to-Crete sea connection and final road delivery. Each additional interface can affect cut-off and delivery reliability.
Transit time is influenced by vessel acceptance, weather, seasonal capacity, port working windows, ferry or feeder connections, customs status and the availability of suitable equipment.
Our platform provides an indicative routing only after confirming cargo dimensions, weight, dangerous-goods status, delivery address and the actual receiving location assigned to GRATL.

No fixed sailing schedule, direct route, carrier commitment or guaranteed transit time is stated here. The operational plan is subject to written confirmation from the carrier, terminal or local agent.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate hinterland is the Ierapetra and southeastern Crete area, with distribution planning generally centered on road transport and local collection or delivery points.

Potential cargo profile

Regional supply cargo, agricultural inputs, construction materials, machinery, general merchandise and project consignments may be relevant, subject to facility acceptance.

Temperature-sensitive goods

Fresh produce and other controlled-temperature cargo require confirmed reefer connection, pre-trip inspection, power availability and a time-defined delivery plan.

Oversized shipments

Out-of-gauge cargo should be assessed against road access, turning radius, lifting method, escort requirements and any ferry or feeder restrictions before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not apply a standard hub-port closing time. Our team obtains the actual cargo, document and gate cut-offs from the carrier, agent or receiving facility and builds contingency time for island transport.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct IMO declaration, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, quantity, packaging details and emergency contact before acceptance. DG approval is required before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information and any applicable customs data must be consistent. Physical examination or document queries can delay release and onward delivery.
Inland delivery: Confirm vehicle dimensions, axle weight, road restrictions, delivery appointment, ferry interface and consignee unloading capability before the truck is dispatched.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, stackability, DG status and final delivery address at the quotation stage.
Request written confirmation of the actual receiving point, handling method, storage availability, equipment responsibility and all applicable cut-offs before releasing cargo to the port.
For urgent or high-value cargo, compare a GRATL routing with a larger Greek gateway plus road or ferry distribution. The best option depends on total cost, handling risk and connection availability rather than port distance alone.
Use seaworthy packaging, moisture protection and clear handling marks, especially where cargo may pass through multiple road, ferry, feeder or transshipment interfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can GRATL be used for a standard FCL booking?

It should not be assumed. The supplied record lists FCL and LCL as zero, so our platform first checks carrier acceptance, container equipment, receiving arrangements and the actual port call before proposing an FCL solution.

Is a direct international sailing available from Atherinolakos Ierapetras?

Direct service must be verified for the requested date and cargo type. Our team may need to plan a regional connection or route through another Greek or Mediterranean gateway.

How should dangerous goods be handled?

Provide complete DG particulars before booking. The carrier or facility must approve the cargo, packaging, documentation, segregation and receiving procedure before transport begins.

What information is needed for an oversized shipment?

We require dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points, center of gravity, photos, delivery address and unloading conditions so that port handling and inland access can be checked together.

Can customs clearance be arranged through the platform?

Our service team can coordinate customs documentation and local partners subject to the shipment's customs procedure. Release timing remains dependent on document accuracy, inspection requirements and authority approval.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port name, UN/LOCODE, country, area, city fields, coordinates and FCL/LCL indicators above are reproduced from the supplied GRATL port record. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are intentionally limited where port-specific technical confirmation is required.

For independent verification of location coding and Greek customs or import-export procedures, our platform uses the following authoritative reference domains:

UN/LOCODE reference unece.org

Greek customs authority aade.gr

Port-specific berth, draft, equipment, storage, working hours, charges, vessel acceptance and sailing information must be confirmed with the nominated operator, carrier or local agent before commercial commitment.