RIPORT

Riport (Rize Port), located on Turkey’s eastern Black Sea coast in the city of Rize, is a multi-purpose maritime terminal. Riport primarily handles general cargo and dry bulk, while also offering limited container and Ro-Ro services. Its annual capacity is around 3,000,000 tons of dry bulk and general cargo, with container throughput estimated at 10,000 tons/year and approximately 4,000 vehicles per year in Ro-Ro traffic.

Technically, the port has a quay length of 557.5 meters and a maximum draft of 11 meters, allowing it to serve medium-size vessels. The total port area covers 181,335 m², including 30,000 m² of open storage, 14,349 m² of closed warehouses, a 1,000 m² general warehouse, and a 3,361 m² temporary storage area.

Operational protocols for mooring and hazardous cargo handling include:

The port is equipped with tugboats, mooring boats, forklifts, mobile cranes, and electronic scales, and operates under ISPS standards with a dedicated Dangerous Goods Safety Guide. Strategically positioned on the Black Sea, Riport connects the hinterland of Rize and the Eastern Black Sea region to domestic and international trade routes. With its modern infrastructure, multipurpose handling capability, and commitment to safety, Riport stands out as a key maritime hub in Turkey’s Black Sea logistics network.

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41º 03' 00" N – 40º 33' 00" E

Pilotage is compulsory for mooring and unmooring and provided by RIPORT.

Tugboats are available and provided by RIPORT.