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ROGLZ Galatz Port
Galatz Port is the seaport of Galatz, in the city of Galatzin Romania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ROGLZ.

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Port Code

ROGLZ

Name

Galatz

Country / Region

Romania

City

Galatz

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

45.4191100

Longitude

28.0997800

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

GALATZ (ROGLZ, also reported as ROGAL) is Romania’s principal river–maritime port on the left bank of the Danube, serving the Galati industrial area and inland Danube logistics network. The port is approximately 80 nautical miles from the Danube estuary and comprises four operating areas: Mineral Port, Old Commercial Port, Docuri Basin and Bazinul Nou Port. It is suited to project, dry bulk, breakbulk and conventional cargo flows where river access and short-sea or maritime feeder planning must be coordinated. Channel depths are reported at approximately 8.5–20 metres, while actual berth, approach, vessel-draft and cargo-acceptance limits require confirmation for each call. The port remains operational in winter with icebreaker support when conditions require it. Our service team can coordinate vessel suitability, inland routing, customs documentation and cargo-specific handling before booking.

Port code	ROGLZ	Country / city	Romania / Galatz
Port type	River–maritime port	Coordinates	45.4191100, 28.0997800
Reported annual cargo	Approximately 9.5 million tonnes	Reported maximum recorded vessel	311 m length; 7 m draught; 19,998 DWT

Key Highlights

River–maritime positioningDanube access connects seagoing and inland-waterway planning, but vessel dimensions and cargo intake must be checked against the intended berth and navigation conditions.

Industrial cargo profileThe port’s reported traffic is strongly associated with minerals, metals, machinery and other conventional cargo rather than a purely container-led operating model.

Four operating areasMineral Port, Old Commercial Port, Docuri Basin and Bazinul Nou Port may involve different handling, access and documentation arrangements.

Seasonal navigation exposureWinter ice conditions can affect sailing windows, river transits and vessel sequencing; schedules should retain operational buffer.

Inland connection pointGalati is relevant for Romanian industrial and agricultural supply chains, with final road, rail or barge routing selected according to cargo and consignee location.

Facilities & Services

Mineral and dry-bulk handling: The Mineral Port is associated with high-volume mineral and industrial cargo. Loading method, permitted cargo type, equipment availability and berth assignment should be confirmed before fixing the vessel.
Conventional and breakbulk operations: The port profile supports metal products, timber, cement, chemicals and industrial equipment. Packing, lifting points, dimensions and quay-side handling requirements should be submitted during quotation.
River and maritime vessel interface: Cargo may require coordination between seagoing vessel, river vessel, barge or inland transport. The selected operating area and transfer plan must be confirmed with the relevant terminal or port operator.
Storage and staging: Yard, covered-storage and temporary-staging availability is cargo- and terminal-dependent. Our team will request the required free-time, storage period, cargo protection and segregation conditions in advance.
Inland distribution: Road, rail or inland-waterway delivery can be arranged subject to the cargo’s dimensions, weight, permits, equipment and consignee receiving window. Container equipment availability must be checked rather than assumed.

Terminal handling rates, storage rules, equipment, working windows and cargo acceptance are operationally changeable. We recommend obtaining written confirmation for the exact port area and commodity before issuing shipping instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Maritime–Danube routing: International cargo may be planned through the Danube system with a river–maritime vessel, barge connection or an intermodal combination. The practical route depends on origin, destination, vessel size and cargo form.
Regional European distribution: Galati can serve Romanian and wider Danube-basin supply chains, with onward movement arranged by road, rail or inland waterway according to the delivery point.
Project and bulk scheduling: Transit planning should include vessel nomination, river navigation conditions, lock or water-level effects where applicable, cargo readiness, terminal sequencing and discharge productivity.
Timing qualification: We do not promise a fixed transit time or direct sailing. Winter ice, low or high water, berth congestion, customs inspection, weather, equipment positioning and inland permits may materially change the schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial hinterland: Galati and the lower Danube region support steel, metalworking, engineering, machinery and other industrial supply chains requiring bulk, breakbulk and project-cargo handling.
Reported export commodities: Metal products, timber, cement, chemicals and industrial equipment are identified in the supplied port record as principal export categories.
Reported import commodities: Iron ore, coal, coke and grain are identified as major import categories, making cargo readiness, contamination control and bulk documentation particularly important.
Delivery planning: For inland destinations, the best mode depends on cargo density, dimensions, hazardous classification, road restrictions, rail siding access and consignee unloading capability.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: River–maritime calls may require earlier coordination than a standard container booking. Confirm cargo readiness, terminal receiving window, vessel nomination, customs status and any port-area-specific cut-off in writing.
Dangerous goods: Chemicals and other regulated cargo require the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and multimodal dangerous-goods declaration. Acceptance, segregation and equipment requirements must be approved before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs procedure and any permits must be consistent across the shipment file. Cargo selected for inspection can incur additional handling or delay.
Inland transport constraints: Oversized machinery, heavy coils and project cargo may require route surveys, axle-load review, escort or road permits. Final delivery equipment and unloading method should be confirmed before the port appointment.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, cargo value, loading point and final destination before requesting a rate, especially for bulk or project cargo.
For vessel shipments, request confirmation of the intended port area, maximum permissible draft, LOA, deadweight, cargo-handling method and river-navigation restrictions for the planned call.
Use seaworthy export packing with lifting marks, centre-of-gravity information and moisture protection where appropriate. For bulk cargo, verify cleanliness, contamination controls and sampling requirements.
Keep a schedule buffer for water levels, winter ice, berth sequence, customs inspection and inland permits. Where the nominated vessel or equipment is unsuitable, our team can assess a river-barge, road, rail or alternative-port solution subject to confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is ROGLZ a seaport or an inland port?

ROGLZ is a river–maritime port on the Danube. It can serve both river and maritime logistics, but the suitable vessel, cargo operation and inland connection must be assessed for the specific shipment.

Q2. Can the port handle containerized cargo?

Container acceptance and equipment availability should not be assumed from the port’s general cargo profile. Our service team will verify the applicable operating area, terminal capability, empty-equipment position and receiving conditions before booking.

Q3. Does the reported 8.5–20 metre channel depth mean any vessel can enter?

No. Channel depth is not the same as an approved operational draft at every berth. Vessel length, draft, trim, river level, under-keel clearance, navigation rules and berth restrictions must be checked for the intended call.

Q4. What are the main cargoes handled at Galatz?

Typical reported flows include metal products, timber, cement, chemicals, industrial equipment, iron ore, coal, coke and grain. Acceptance, handling equipment and documentation vary by cargo and port area.

Q5. How should winter shipments be planned?

Winter navigation may require icebreaker support and can affect sailing or river-transit windows. Our team recommends early vessel and terminal confirmation, schedule allowance and a contingency plan for inland delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, location, coordinates, operating-area description, reported cargo composition, vessel-call profile and dimensional figures in this module are based on the supplied ROGLZ port record. Operational limits, berth availability, navigation restrictions, tariffs, customs procedures and schedules require current shipment-specific confirmation.

For port-side validation and current operational contacts, consult the official domain of the maritime-port administration: apdmgalati.ro.

For Romanian customs and import/export compliance checks, consult the Romanian Customs Authority domain: customs.ro.

Our service team uses these sources together with the carrier, terminal, vessel agent, customs broker and inland operator’s written confirmation. Time-sensitive data is therefore treated as indicative until reconfirmed for the shipment.