Patras port (Port Code:GRGPA) is a nodal point for trade and communication with Italy and the rest of Western Europe. Patras is situated on the northern shore of Peloponnesus, on the Greek mainland. There are two entrances to the port with 3 basins with depths of 8.5m and 11.0m. The outer breakwater is 18,500m in length and there are 2,200m of quayside well served by rail. There are 2 warehouses, reefer chambers and 2 passenger reception buildings with regular passenger and truck services crossing the Adriatic Sea to Italy. Sheds, warehouses and quays occupy some 70,000m². There is a tanker berth at Rion. A new port for additional Ro-Ro traffic to Italy is being built to the south of the existing port. Principal exports include raisins, wine, grapes and citrus fruit. Principal imports include, grain, groceries, iron timber and textiles. Approx 4,000,000t of cargo, 2,400TEU, 2,700 vessels and 1,300,000 passengers handled annually. Max size: LOA 220m, draught 10.3m.
