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Port of Elblag

PLELB🇵🇱Poland

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About Port of Elblag

Elbląg is a historic seaport in northern Poland, established in 1237. It historically handled general cargo vessels.

Background
Elbląg is a city in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland, located in the eastern edge of the Żuławy region with 127,390 inhabitants, as of December 2021. It is the capital of Elbląg County.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Baltic Sea
Latitude
54.1675°
Longitude
19.3897°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q104712 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.umelblag.pl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PLELB
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

History

Established
1237

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Elblag?+
The approach to Elblag is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Elbląg Junction Lighthouse at 9.4 NM to the N. Other aids include Tolkmicko (10.4 NM NNE), Frombork Range Rear (15.3 NM NE), Twierdza Wisłoujście (Wisłoujście Fortress) (27.1 NM WNW), Jastarnia Range Rear (32.9 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 Elblag?+
The Port of Elblag is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. 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 Elblag?+
You can track vessels near Elblag (PLELB) 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 PLELB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Elblag?+
The Port of Elblag 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 Elblag?+
ELBLAG (UN/Locode: PLELB), Poland is a seaport located at approximately 54.16746° N, 19.38967° E.
Where is the Port of Elblag located?+
Coordinates: 54.16746° N, 19.38967° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GDANSK — UN/Locode: PLGDN — 54.37815° N, 18.67575° ENOWY PORT/GDANSK — UN/Locode: PLNOW — 54.40000° N, 18.67000° EBALTIYSK — UN/Locode: RUBLT — 54.63600° N, 19.90700° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Elblag?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Elblag?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Elblag?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.