Port of ALAPLI

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About Port of ALAPLI

Also known as: Eregli Liman, Eregli Limani, Ereğli Liman, Ereğli Limanı

This harbor on Turkey's Black Sea coast is operated by Erdemir. It serves as a port for industrial operations in the region.

Background
Alaplı is a town in Zonguldak Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Alaplı District. Its population is 20,777 (2022). It is the westernmost town in Zonguldak Province and is located about 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Karadeniz Ereğli.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Black Sea
Body of Water
Black Sea
Latitude
41.1943°
Longitude
31.3875°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
747468 →
Wikidata
Q1012945 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
TRAPI
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Operations & Services

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Erdemir

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ALAPLI?

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The approach to ALAPLI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ereğli Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Zonguldak Province Lighthouses (5.2 NM N), Ölüce Burnu (7.2 NM N), Zonguldak North Breakwater (23.7 NM NE), Zonguldak West Breakwater (23.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ALAPLI?

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The Port of ALAPLI 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 ALAPLI?

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You can track vessels near ALAPLI (TRAPI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of ALAPLI?

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The Port of ALAPLI is a port in TR. Its UN/LOCODE is TRAPI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE TRAPI mean?

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The first two characters, TR, are the ISO country code for TR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of ALAPLI?

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The Port of ALAPLI operates in the UTC+3 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.