Commercial ports are vital in the maritime environment. Understanding each port's details, including policies, procedures, facilities, and restrictions, is crucial for seamless visits. Effective planning starts with the accurate information provided by the 30th edition of the Guide to Port Entry.
This year's edition is the most up-to-date information we have ever published, with the shortest time between sourcing data and publication. Featuring data on over 14,000 port facilities worldwide, the Guide to Port Entry allows mariners to access detailed information needed to plan seamless port visits. It equips crew with essential details to prevent delays, deficiencies, or detentions while minimising unnecessary manoeuvring and ensuring the efficient transfer of cargo.
- Key Facts
- Recommended Retail Price: £650 per copy
- ISBN: 978-1-7398178-4-8
- Audience: Ship managers, operators and crew planning port calls
By providing port details and restrictions in advance, the Guide enables ship operators and crew to determine the suitability of a port for their vessel type and cargo, supporting safe and efficient operations.
This year's edition delivers comprehensive data, featuring:
- Details on around 65 new ports, expanding our coverage to encompass emerging maritime destinations.
- Dedicated Shore Power Provision details covering ports, terminals, and berths, empowering customers with crucial information to make sustainable choices and reduce their carbon footprint while docked.
- Over 1,000 new terminals, providing enhanced insights into the diverse facilities available at various ports.
- Information on nearly 6,000 additional berth locations, facilitating precise planning.
The publication is available in six volumes, organised as follows:
- Vol. 1 - Albania to Bulgaria (A-B)
- Vol. 2 - Cambodia to French Polynesia (C-F)
- Vol. 3 - Gabon to Jordan (G-J)
- Vol. 4 - Kazakhstan to Oman (K-O)
- Vol. 5 - Pakistan to Tuvalu (P-T)
- Vol. 6 - Ukraine to Yemen (U-Y)
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Port data is collected from diverse sources, including local and regional port agents, port authorities, national ports administrations, terminal operators, local contractors, port services companies and, in some cases, seafarers visiting the port.