They are also responsible for transporting vehicles and containers out to the Italian units all over the Theatre. In the past, SFOR Shipments in and out was divided between Ploce and Split. But in the future, only three more ships are due to land at Split. By the First of March, Ploce will be the only Port for NATO in the Balkans. NATO also uses Thessaloniki in Greece for shipments to KFOR, but Pierrard foresee a large activity increase in Ploce when Split is shut down.
Ploce has a good harbour.
There is not so much civilian traffic, which lets us use any pier without any problems. Our relationship with the local port authorities is very good. Last year the Multinational Platoon handled 34 ships, unloading 26 and loading 32.