GR HER Port (Iraklion) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

Known to Venetian merchants as Candia and to Byzantine traders as Megalo Kastron, Heraklion (GR HER) has channelled Cretan goods toward the wider Mediterranean for centuries. Today the port on Crete's northern shore is primarily a passenger, ferry and Ro-Ro gateway, handling roughly 3,000 vessels, around 2 million passengers and some 3 million tonnes of cargo each year. Container throughput is modest at about 22,000 TEU, so shippers needing scheduled box services or transhipment generally route through Piraeus instead. The facility offers around 14 berths along some 4.2 km of quay, with open storage for general cargo and containers. In late 2024 the port authority passed to a strategic consortium under Greece's port privatisation programme, with plans for two new cruise berths able to take vessels over 300 m. Exports centre on raisins, olive oil, wine, citrus and fresh produce, while imports include cereals, machinery, timber and manufactured goods; with no railway on Crete, all inland movement runs by road. For freight forwarders, Heraklion works best for island supply and Ro-Ro traffic, with Piraeus or Thessaloniki as the alternative for pure container volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Iraklion?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Iraklion is GR HER. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Iraklion located?▼

The port of Iraklion is located in Greece (Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Iraklion?▼

Iraklion is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Iraklion?▼

The channel depth of Iraklion is 7.9 meters.

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About This Seaport

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