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Port of Bari

ITBRI🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Bari

Also known as: Bari Ferry Port, Bari Harbour

This multipurpose port on Italy's Adriatic coast serves as a gateway to the Balkan Peninsula and Middle East. It handles bulk cargo, containers, and general cargo, and accommodates passenger and Ro-Ro vessels. Facilities include mobile and floating cranes, with channel depths up to 12.2 meters.

Background
The Port of Bari is a port serving Bari, southeastern Italy. The port of Bari is traditionally considered Europe's door to the Balkan Peninsula and the Middle East, and is a multipurpose port able to meet all operational requirements. Among the largest ports on the Adriatic, in 2012 the port of Bari handled about 2 million passengers, of which about 650,000 were cruise passengers. Cruise ship companies operating at the port include AIDA, Costa Crociere, MSC Crociere, Phoenix Reisen, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. After the fall of the Western Empire, the Greeks had control of Bari.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
14.32m
Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
M
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40530 →
GeoNames ID
9796638 →
Wikidata
Q3909209 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITBRI
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
IT-BA
Area
Adriatic Sea
Latitude
41.1366°
Longitude
16.8581°

Terminals

PORT OF BARI

AUTORITA DI SISTEMA PORTUALE DEL MARE ADRIATICO MERIDIONALE (ADSPMAM)

Darsena di Levante, Corso Antonio de Tullio 1, 70122 Bari BA, Italy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Bari?+
The controlling depth at Bari is 14.32 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bari?+
The approach to Bari is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Metropolitan City of Bari Lighthouses Lighthouse at 12.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Polignano a Mare Inner Mole (17.3 NM ESE), Barletta-Andria-Trani Province Lighthouses (28.5 NM WNW), Foce Aloisa (42.4 NM WNW), Torre Preposti (49 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bari?+
The Port of Bari is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bari?+
You can track vessels near Bari (ITBRI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ITBRI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bari?+
The Port of Bari operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Bari?+
BARI (UN/Locode: ITBRI), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 41.13657° N, 16.85811° E.
Where is the Port of Bari located?+
Coordinates: 41.13657° N, 16.85811° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CALA PORTECCHIA — UN/Locode: ITODB — 41.06060° N, 17.09544° EMOLFETTA — UN/Locode: ITMOL — 41.20876° N, 16.59072° EMONOPOLI — UN/Locode: ITMNP — 40.95531° N, 17.30144° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Bari?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 14.32 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bari?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Bari?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Bari?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.