ROARW Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of ROARW
Arad Port is the seaport of Arad, in the city of Aradin Romania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ROARW.
Port Overview
Arad Port, UN/LOCODE ROARW, is an inland intermodal terminal serving the Arad–Curtici logistics area of western Romania. It forms part of the Curtici Cargo Center and is positioned close to the Hungarian–Romanian border, approximately 15 km from Arad and about 20 km from the Arad–Timișoara motorway according to the supplied terminal profile. The facility began operations in 2009 and is designed to connect containerized cargo with Romania’s road and rail hinterland rather than function as a seaport. With a reported area of 10.3 hectares, three RTG cranes and three reach-stackers, the terminal is suitable for inland container handling, transshipment, storage and distribution planning. Our service team can coordinate the Arad/Curtici terminal leg with the selected maritime gateway, rail operator, trucking company and customs process; actual routing, equipment availability and cut-off times must be confirmed for each shipment.
Key Highlights
- Border-oriented inland location: the Curtici area supports Romania–Hungary cross-border distribution and onward Central European cargo flows.
- Intermodal operating model: containers can be planned through a combination of rail, road and maritime gateway services; ROARW should not be treated as a vessel port.
- Handling equipment: the supplied profile lists three RTG cranes and three reach-stackers, supporting container lifting and yard transfers.
- Capacity reference: the supplied profile states 10.3 hectares, storage capacity recorded as “3,00 TEUs”, and annual lifting capacity of 170,000 TEUs. These figures should be reconfirmed before capacity-sensitive bookings.
- Forwarding focus: reliable planning depends on the selected gateway, rail or truck slot, customs status, empty-container availability and terminal acceptance window.
Facilities & Services
| Area | Operational relevance for shippers |
|---|---|
| Container yard | Storage and transfer of intermodal containers; dwell limits, stack position and available slots should be checked before delivery. |
| Handling equipment | The supplied profile lists 3 RTG cranes and 3 reach-stackers, with reported annual lifting capacity of 170,000 TEUs. |
| Intermodal connection | Rail and road coordination can be arranged as part of a through movement, subject to the chosen service provider, train plan and truck availability. |
| Warehouse proximity | The profile places the terminal next to the Trade Trans Terminal warehouse, which may support local consolidation or distribution planning when accepted by the operating parties. |
| Customs and inspection planning | Customs status, documentary controls and any physical inspection must be coordinated with the competent Romanian authorities and the terminal handling plan. |
The terminal profile does not establish specific opening hours, reefer plugs, repair facilities, bonded-warehouse status, dangerous-goods segregation or cargo inspection equipment. Our service team will verify these items against the booking and cargo requirements.
Routes & Transit Times
- Maritime gateway connection: import and export containers normally require a separate ocean leg through a suitable European seaport, followed by rail or road movement to or from ROARW. The actual gateway depends on the carrier, origin, destination and equipment plan.
- Central European distribution: the Curtici–Arad location is relevant for Romania–Hungary border logistics and onward truck distribution, but border, traffic and driver-hour conditions can affect the final leg.
- Rail planning: rail may reduce long-haul road exposure, yet train frequency, wagon allocation, terminal cut-offs, interchange arrangements and last-mile trucking must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
- Time drivers: ocean transshipment, rail or truck slot availability, customs release, terminal congestion, border procedures, empty-equipment positioning and public-holiday calendars can materially change the total transit time.
Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule after confirming the maritime carrier or gateway, inland mode, cargo readiness, customs status and terminal acceptance. No fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be assumed from the port code alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Arad, Curtici and western Romania, with practical relevance for cross-border movements toward Hungary and nearby Central European markets.
- Industrial cargo: containerized machinery, automotive-related components, electrical products, manufactured goods and industrial inputs are typical candidates for an intermodal terminal in this manufacturing-oriented corridor.
- Consumer and retail cargo: packaged goods, household products, furniture, garments and general merchandise may use the terminal for regional distribution, subject to shipper and consignee requirements.
- Project and special cargo: out-of-gauge, heavy, temperature-controlled or hazardous cargo requires advance confirmation of equipment, handling rules, permits, segregation and storage arrangements.
Commodity suitability is determined by the terminal’s current operating acceptance, the selected carrier and applicable Romanian and EU rules. Our service team will screen cargo details before quotation.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: obtain the confirmed terminal receiving deadline, rail cut-off, truck appointment and shipping-line documentation deadline separately. A vessel cut-off at the maritime gateway is not automatically the ROARW delivery cut-off.
- Customs status: align export, import, transit or other customs procedures before dispatch. Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and tariff data must be consistent; release is subject to the competent customs authority.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count and container placarding details before acceptance. Written terminal and carrier approval should be obtained in advance.
- Inspection and delivery: customs or security inspection can create extra handling and storage exposure. For truck moves, confirm vehicle type, container number, seal, driver details, border documents, weight compliance and appointment requirements before dispatch.
Shipping Tips
- Send the booking request with origin, destination, container size and type, gross weight, commodity, HS information, readiness date, customs status and preferred inland mode; this allows our service team to compare rail-road combinations accurately.
- Reserve terminal and inland capacity early for peak periods, public holidays, oversized cargo, reefer equipment or dangerous goods. Ask for written confirmation of acceptance, cut-offs and storage conditions.
- Check verified gross mass, packing, lashing, seal control and container cleanliness before dispatch. Weight or seal discrepancies can interrupt both terminal receiving and onward customs processing.
- Keep a contingency option available: alternative truck delivery, a different rail departure or temporary warehouse staging may be considered if the planned terminal slot, customs release or gateway connection changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ROARW a seaport with direct vessel calls?
- No. Arad is an inland intermodal terminal in the Curtici Cargo Center area. Ocean freight must be connected through a selected maritime gateway and then moved by rail or road, or handled in the reverse sequence for exports.
- Can our container be delivered directly to the Arad terminal?
- Usually this depends on a confirmed terminal slot, container release, truck appointment, customs status and the applicable carrier instructions. Our service team will verify receiving conditions before dispatch rather than relying only on the port code.
- How long does a shipment take through ROARW?
- There is no single port transit time. The total schedule depends on ocean routing, gateway transshipment, rail or truck availability, customs clearance, terminal cut-offs, border conditions and final delivery. We provide a shipment-specific estimate after receiving complete cargo details.
- Does the terminal accept dangerous goods or reefer containers?
- Acceptance, segregation, power supply, monitoring and storage arrangements must be confirmed for the specific cargo and date. Send the SDS or dangerous-goods declaration, temperature range and equipment details to our service team before booking.
- What should be checked before export cargo is delivered?
- Confirm the booking reference, terminal receiving deadline, inland mode, VGM, export customs status, commercial documents, container and seal details, truck appointment and any special handling approval. These checks reduce the risk of rejected delivery or missed connection.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, location, coordinates, terminal classification, operating date, area, equipment count and capacity figures in this module are based on the supplied ROARW port profile. The supplied record states the storage figure as “3,00 TEUs”; this notation has been retained as provided and should be reconfirmed with the terminal before being used for capacity planning.
For customs, transit and EU regulatory checks, our service team uses the applicable official information and shipment-specific instructions issued by the relevant authorities. Reference domains include customs.ro, cfr.ro and ec.europa.eu. These domains support regulatory and rail-network verification; they do not replace terminal confirmation of live schedules, acceptance rules, equipment availability, storage terms or cut-off times.