PLMAA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of PLMAA
Malaszewicze Port is the seaport of Malaszewicze, in the city of Malaszewiczein Poland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is PLMAA.
Malaszewicze Port Overview
Malaszewicze (UN/LOCODE: PLMAA) is a major inland dry-port and international rail transshipment area in eastern Poland, located in Gmina Terespol, Biała Podlaska County, Lublin Voivodeship, close to the Poland–Belarus border. It is positioned approximately 9 km southwest of Terespol and serves as a strategic interface between the European standard-gauge railway system and the broad-gauge network extending eastward. The supplied port record identifies a total area of 460,000 m² and a core operation of transferring containers from 1,520 mm rolling stock to 1,435 mm wagons. Our service team treats PLMAA as a rail-oriented inland logistics gateway rather than a seaport: ocean freight normally requires a separate maritime port leg, followed by rail or road delivery to Malaszewicze. Customs status, wagon availability, terminal acceptance and border-related controls should be confirmed for every shipment before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | PLMAA | Country | Poland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Malaszewicze, Gmina Terespol | Coordinates | 52.0235300, 23.5341600 |
| Logistics type | Inland dry port / rail transshipment hub | Primary interface | 1,520 mm broad gauge to 1,435 mm standard gauge |
| Recorded area | 460,000 m² | Record basis | Supplied port data |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container transshipment: the defining operation is the transfer of containers between broad-gauge and standard-gauge rolling stock; the exact handling method and acceptance conditions must be confirmed per terminal and train plan.
- Rail and road connectivity: rail is the primary logistics function, while trucking can support pre-carriage, on-carriage, repositioning and delivery to nearby warehouses or customs locations.
- Container yard support: the supplied record identifies container handling, storage-related yard activity, maintenance, repair and cleaning services. Availability and tariffs should be checked before release instructions are issued.
- Reefer capability: reefer service is listed in the port data. Our team verifies plug availability, temperature requirements, monitoring responsibility and emergency procedures before dispatch.
- Customs and security: customs support and security services are listed, but the responsible customs office, inspection location, release status and documentary requirements must be confirmed for the specific movement.
Routes & Transit Times
- Asia–Europe rail: cargo may be planned through a western standard-gauge network and an eastern broad-gauge network, with PLMAA used as a gauge-transition point where the selected service and current operating conditions permit.
- Seaport connection: ocean containers can be routed from a Polish or wider European seaport to PLMAA by rail or truck; the ocean leg, inland leg and terminal handling must be booked as separate operational components unless a through-service is expressly confirmed.
- Eastern European distribution: PLMAA may support cargo moving toward or from Poland’s eastern border region and connected markets, subject to current customs, sanctions, infrastructure and carrier acceptance conditions.
- Transit planning: we do not promise a fixed transit time. Actual performance depends on train formation, gauge-transfer capacity, terminal congestion, customs examination, border controls, rolling-stock availability, weather and the completeness of cargo documents.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs and appointments: rail terminal receiving cut-off, train closing time, customs presentation deadline and truck appointment are separate controls. Our team obtains the applicable deadlines from the selected operator rather than applying a generic seaport cut-off.
- Customs documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, customs declarations, origin information and any required authorizations must be consistent in commodity description, quantity, value, weight, shipper and consignee data.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, tunnel or transport restrictions where applicable, safety data and container placards before acceptance. Rail and terminal approval is required; acceptance is not automatic.
- Inspection and border risk: customs examination, security checks, sanctions screening and additional border controls can delay release. Do not dispatch a truck or arrange final delivery until the release instruction and inspection status are confirmed.
Shipping Tips
- Send booking details early, including container number or equipment request, gross weight, dimensions, cargo classification, reefer set point and intended rail route.
- Build a document-control checklist before loading. Harmonized descriptions, weights and consignee information should match across invoice, packing list, customs data and rail instructions.
- For fragile or high-value cargo, use verified blocking, bracing, moisture protection and seal controls. Record loading photographs and seal numbers for interchange and claim handling.
- Keep a road-delivery alternative in the contingency plan, but confirm border permissions, driver documents, vehicle restrictions, customs procedure and cost before switching from rail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
The port identity, UN/LOCODE, location, coordinates, recorded area, gauge dimensions and listed services in this module are based on the supplied PLMAA port record. Operational details that may change—terminal acceptance, train schedules, cut-offs, customs procedures, border conditions, charges and equipment availability—must be reconfirmed before execution.
For regulatory and infrastructure verification, our service team refers to applicable information from the following official Polish domains:
- gov.pl — Polish government information and public administration sources.
- podatki.gov.pl — Polish tax and customs-related public information.
- plk-sa.pl — infrastructure information from PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe.
- utk.gov.pl — Polish railway transport regulatory information.
These sources establish the verification framework; they do not constitute a guarantee of a particular train, terminal slot, customs outcome or transit time.