GRKEM Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GRKEM
Kosta Ermionidas Port is the seaport of Kosta ermionidas, in the city of Kosta ermionidasin Greece. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GRKEM.
Port Overview
Kosta Ermionidas, UN/LOCODE GRKEM, is a small coastal maritime location in the Ermionida area of Greece, in the Eastern Mediterranean. Based on its local-port profile and the absence of recorded FCL, LCL and automotive cargo volumes in the supplied data, it should be treated as a regional landing point rather than a conventional container hub. Our service team can use GRKEM for local or project-specific maritime coordination only after confirming vessel acceptance, cargo handling arrangements and customs routing. Standard containerized exports and imports will generally require planning through a larger Greek gateway, followed by road delivery or a separately confirmed coastal connection.
| UN/LOCODE | GRKEM |
|---|---|
| Port name | Kosta Ermionidas |
| Country / region | Greece / Eastern Mediterranean |
| Coordinates supplied | 37.3000000, -23.1666667; verify the position before operational use because the longitude format should be checked against the booking and terminal record. |
| Supplied cargo indicators | FCL: 0; LCL: 0; automotive: 0 |
Key Highlights
Best assessed as a small coastal or landing facility, not as a high-volume container terminal.
No FCL or LCL activity is recorded in the supplied port data; container cargo should be routed via a confirmed gateway unless local acceptance is documented.
Do not assume quay cranes, reach-stackers, reefer plugs, bonded storage or heavy-lift capability without written local confirmation.
Weather, local craft availability, seasonal traffic and road access can affect connection planning; all timings require case-by-case confirmation.
Facilities & Services
- Marine access: Local berthing or landing arrangements may support small vessels, passenger craft or coastal movements, subject to the applicable operator and port authority confirmation.
- Container handling: Standard container terminal services, quay-crane operations and regular empty-equipment pools must not be presumed for GRKEM.
- Breakbulk and general cargo: Small consignments may require direct coordination for handling gear, labor, cargo dimensions and safe landing conditions before booking.
- Storage and customs: Bonded warehousing, inspection space, reefer power and customs-controlled storage should be arranged through a confirmed facility rather than assumed to be available at the waterfront.
- Inland connection: Road collection and delivery should be pre-checked for vehicle size, turning access, ferry interfaces, local restrictions and delivery appointment requirements.
Routes & Transit Times
- For Asia, North Europe, the Mediterranean and other overseas origins, our service team will normally assess a major Greek gateway and then arrange road or locally confirmed coastal delivery to the Ermionida area.
- Regional movement within the Aegean or Eastern Mediterranean may involve a feeder, ro-ro, passenger-ferry or small-vessel interface, but the actual operator, sailing pattern and cargo acceptance must be verified for each shipment.
- No fixed transit time, direct service, sailing frequency or carrier coverage is stated here. Actual timing depends on the selected gateway, transshipment sequence, customs status, weather, seasonal capacity and final-mile access.
- For urgent cargo, our team should compare a gateway-to-door road solution with any available local maritime option before issuing a quotation or delivery commitment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: The Ermionida coastal area and nearby destinations in the Peloponnese are the relevant local hinterland for planning purposes.
- Likely cargo profile: Local provisions, construction materials, equipment, small commercial consignments and non-containerized coastal cargo may be more operationally relevant than high-volume FCL traffic.
- Seasonal demand: Tourism-related supplies and island or coastal replenishment can create seasonal pressure on vehicle space, local handling and delivery appointments.
- Project cargo: Oversized or heavy pieces require an early route survey covering road geometry, lifting arrangements, landing conditions and any municipal or port permissions.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: Do not apply a standard container terminal cut-off to GRKEM. Obtain the local operator’s receiving window, manifest deadline, loading sequence and document cut-off in writing.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct IMDG declaration, packing certificate, UN number, class, packing group and emergency contact before acceptance is requested. Local craft or passenger services may impose additional restrictions.
- Customs documentation: Confirm the customs office, import or export procedure, consignee establishment and transit arrangement before cargo moves. The commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and origin or preference documents must be consistent.
- Inspection and delivery: Build time for customs or security checks and ensure the truck can access the actual landing point. For temperature-controlled, fragile or high-value cargo, obtain written confirmation of power, security and handling responsibility.
Shipping Tips
- Send the exact cargo description, dimensions, gross weight, packaging type, HS code, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address to our service team before route selection.
- For container cargo, request a comparison between a confirmed major-gateway solution and any locally available option; include empty-container positioning, stuffing, transshipment and final-mile costs in the comparison.
- Use seaworthy packaging with visible lifting points and center-of-gravity marks for breakbulk cargo. Photograph the packing and cargo condition before handover.
- Keep the booking conditional until vessel acceptance, handling equipment, customs routing, vehicle access and delivery appointment are confirmed by the responsible local parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team should not assume this. The supplied record shows no FCL or LCL activity, and local lifting, storage, empty-equipment and customs arrangements must be confirmed before accepting the booking.
It may serve as a local destination or landing point in a specially arranged movement, but overseas cargo will usually need a confirmed major Greek gateway and onward road or coastal connection. The final routing depends on cargo and operator acceptance.
Only after the responsible vessel or local facility accepts the specific IMDG details and any applicable port, vessel and customs requirements. Our team will require the complete DG declaration before quotation finalization.
No fixed transit time should be promised. Gateway selection, transshipment, seasonal availability, weather, customs clearance and local road access can materially change the schedule.
Confirm the exact cargo handover point, receiving hours, truck access, lifting method, documentation, inspection procedure and delivery appointment. Our service team can coordinate these checks before dispatch.
Data Sources & Provenance
The hard identifiers in this module—UN/LOCODE, port name, country, supplied coordinates and cargo indicators—are taken directly from the provided GRKEM port record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to cautious planning guidance for a small local maritime location; no berth, draft, throughput, equipment, tariff, sailing schedule or transit-time figure is asserted without shipment-specific confirmation.
For regulatory verification, our service team should cross-check the applicable Greek customs and maritime requirements with the relevant authorities and responsible local operator before cargo acceptance.
Reference domains: unece.org for the UN/LOCODE framework; aade.gr for the Independent Authority for Public Revenue and Greek customs matters; hcg.gr for the Hellenic Coast Guard maritime authority domain.