HRDBV Port Code Lookup
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Dubrovnik Port is the seaport of Dubrovnik, in the city of Dubrovnikin Croatia. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is HRDBV.
Dubrovnik Port (HRDBV) Overview
Dubrovnik, identified by UN/LOCODE HRDBV, is a southern Croatian seaport on the Adriatic coast. Its commercial port area includes Gruž and Rijeka Dubrovačka, providing a sheltered operating environment for tanker, general cargo, Ro-Ro and container vessels. The port is approximately 220 km from Split and serves a combination of regional cargo, cruise and passenger traffic. The supplied port data records annual cargo activity of approximately 215,000 tonnes, with cement, grain, minerals, timber, containers and Ro-Ro cargo among the principal commodities. Recorded vessel parameters in the supplied data include a maximum vessel length of 334 m, maximum draught of 8.3 m and maximum deadweight of 11,110 tonnes. Our platform treats these figures as planning references only; berth, sailing, draft and equipment acceptance must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
| UN/LOCODE | HRDBV |
|---|---|
| Port / City | DUBROVNIK, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 42.6527000, 18.0970050 |
| Port profile | Adriatic commercial seaport with passenger and cruise activity |
| Reference vessel limits | Maximum recorded length 334 m; maximum draught 8.3 m; maximum deadweight 11,110 t |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Containerized cargo can be planned through the port's commercial handling chain, subject to the selected service, equipment availability and confirmed vessel rotation.
- General and dry bulk cargo: Cement, grain, minerals and timber require cargo-specific discharge, storage, dust-control, moisture and handling arrangements.
- Ro-Ro operations: Vehicles, trailers and project units should be checked for dimensions, weight, lashing requirements and ramp compatibility before booking.
- Liquid cargo: Tanker acceptance is cargo- and terminal-specific. Product classification, tank details, safety documentation and pre-arrival notification should be confirmed in advance.
- Anchorage and berth planning: The supplied port description notes anchorage outside the harbour for vessels awaiting berths; waiting time remains dependent on traffic and port instructions.
- Inland connection: Our service team can coordinate road haulage, customs handover and delivery appointments, while route suitability must be checked for vehicle dimensions and local access restrictions.
Routes & Logistics Transit Planning
- Adriatic connection: Cargo may be arranged through regional Adriatic services or via a larger connecting hub, depending on the carrier's current network, equipment position and required destination.
- Asia–Croatia cargo: Long-haul shipments commonly require a transshipment or feeder connection. The final routing, port rotation and cut-off should be confirmed against the booking rather than assumed from the port code.
- European short-sea flows: Regional cargo may use short-sea or feeder legs, with delivery timing influenced by port rotation, transshipment windows, customs status and road availability.
- Time variables: Cruise-season congestion, anchorage waiting, weather, vessel draft restrictions, customs examination and cross-border road traffic can change the end-to-end schedule.
- Our planning method: We provide a shipment-specific schedule after checking the actual sailing, connection, cargo readiness, documentation deadline and inland delivery address; no fixed transit time is implied by this port introduction.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: The port mainly supports Dubrovnik and the surrounding southern Croatian region, with road distribution to other Croatian locations and neighbouring Balkan markets subject to border and route conditions.
- Construction materials: Cement, minerals and related bulk or project cargo require weight-controlled vehicles, suitable discharge arrangements and careful moisture or contamination management.
- Agricultural and forest products: Grain and timber require packaging, cleanliness, ventilation and storage checks appropriate to the commodity and season.
- Containerized general cargo: Commercial goods can be moved in FCL or consolidated arrangements where a suitable service is available; container type, cargo weight and destination restrictions should be verified before quotation.
- Ro-Ro and passenger-linked flows: Vehicles and rolling equipment may face seasonal access pressure around cruise and passenger operations, so our team recommends earlier delivery and collection coordination.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Carrier documentation, verified gross mass, customs status, empty-container release and terminal receiving cut-offs are booking-specific. Our service team confirms the applicable deadlines instead of relying on generic port timings.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and SDS where applicable. DG acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery, and terminal or carrier restrictions may apply.
- Customs and examination: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin or preference evidence and any commodity-specific permits should be consistent. Customs selection or physical examination can extend dwell time and generate handling costs.
- Inland delivery: Confirm gross weight, dimensions, container type, unloading equipment, road access and delivery appointment. Oversized, heavy or hazardous cargo may require a route survey, special vehicle or additional authority coordination.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the cargo description, HS code, packaging, gross weight, dimensions, readiness date and final delivery address before quotation so that we can screen the routing and inland equipment requirements.
- For cement, grain, minerals and timber, confirm whether the shipment is containerized, breakbulk or bulk and specify loading and discharge method; the wrong cargo mode can cause rebooking or storage exposure.
- For cruise-season deliveries, arrange an earlier truck appointment and build contingency into the inland plan. We can compare alternative connection points or nearby Adriatic gateways when the required sailing or equipment is unavailable.
- For urgent or sensitive cargo, request a written milestone plan covering booking confirmation, cargo receiving, customs release, vessel connection, transshipment and final delivery rather than relying only on an estimated port-to-port time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HRDBV suitable for container shipments?
It can be used for containerized cargo where the selected carrier or service accepts the booking. Our platform checks the actual sailing, equipment, terminal receiving window and any feeder or transshipment connection before confirmation.
Can Dubrovnik handle bulk or general cargo?
The supplied port profile lists cement, grain, minerals and timber among principal cargoes and describes facilities for general cargo vessels. Handling method, storage, dust control and discharge equipment must be confirmed for the specific commodity and vessel.
Does the 8.3 m draught figure apply to every vessel?
No. It is a reference maximum stated in the supplied port data. Actual acceptance depends on berth, vessel condition, cargo load, port instructions and navigational restrictions. Our team obtains a shipment-specific confirmation.
What commonly delays inland delivery?
Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, examination, cruise-related access pressure, border traffic, unsuitable truck dimensions and missing unloading arrangements. We review these points before dispatching the vehicle.
Can an alternative port be considered?
Yes. If HRDBV does not offer a workable sailing, equipment type or inland schedule, our service team can compare another Adriatic gateway based on total transport cost, customs implications, road distance and cargo handling requirements.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, cargo profile and vessel reference parameters in this module are based primarily on the supplied HRDBV port master data. Figures such as approximately 215,000 tonnes of annual cargo, approximately 550,000 passengers, approximately 550 cruise vessels, 334 m maximum recorded vessel length, 8.3 m maximum draught and 11,110 t maximum deadweight are planning references from that supplied dataset and should be reconfirmed before a booking or vessel nomination.
For current port notices, berth acceptance and local operating conditions, our service team recommends verification with the competent port authority through its official domain: portdubrovnik.hr. Croatian customs and customs-procedure information should be checked through the official government domain: carina.gov.hr.