# Neon Karlovas (GR KAR)

**UN/LOCODE:** GR KAR  
**Country:** Greece  
**Water Body:** Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Breakwater)  
**GPS:** 37.8000, 26.6833

Neon Karlovas (LOCODE: GR KAR) is the primary ferry port on the north-western coast of Samos island, Greece, and the island's busiest gateway. Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways operate regular services connecting the port to Piraeus and to Ikaria, Chios, Lesbos, Mykonos, and Syros. The maximum navigable draught is approximately 5.5 m; no container or Ro-Ro liner services are present. Freight shippers should consider Vathy or Karlovassi on the same island.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Piraeus → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-shanghai)
- [Piraeus → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-shenzhen)
- [Piraeus → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-guangzhou)
- [Piraeus → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-hong-kong)
- [Piraeus → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-tokyo)
- [Piraeus → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/piraeus-busan)

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