The shipping platform

Location: Corinth is situated close W of Poseidonia which is at the NW entrance to the Corinth Canal. General overview: It is an artificial harbour, protected by a mole in front of the town of Corinth. Corinth was once a thriving seaport but its importance diminished after the construction of the Corinth Canal. Sea traffic is now limited to trade in the export of local produce, mainly currants and raisins and domestic imports. It serves the local needs of industry and agriculture. It is mainly a cargo exporting facility, protected by a concrete mole (length approximately 930 metres, width 100 metres, mole surface 93,000 m2).. The reinforced mole protects anchored vessels from strong northern winds. Within the port operates a customs office facility and a Hellenic Coast Guard post. The port operates as a contingency facility for general cargo ships, bulk carriers and ROROs, in case of strikes at Piraeus port. . Sea traffic is now limited to trade in the export of local produce, mainly currants. Load line zone: Summer. Max. size: The max. draft for vessels of less than 14.0 m. width is 7.0 m. The max. width must not exceed 18.3 m. (60 ft.)