The traffic in the Port of Ploče increased in 1979 by 400% compared to 1966. In parallel with the growth of the port, the city of Ploče was being developed with activities related to the port and also to industry. The Port of Ploče had become the cornerstone of the overall development of the Neretva region, thus there was a need for a greater number of workers. This was the reason for the rare phenomenon that the town of Ploče had more employed people in its territory than residents.
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The construction of the silos for alumina in 1977 solved the ecological problem of the burden of such cargo. Located at the junction of road and sea routes, very well connected by railway, the Port of Ploče had become an important transit center of goods from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and beyond. By intensifying traffic, the port storage capacities expanded, building new piers
1976.
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Construction of a new terminal for the transport of livestock.
1973.
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The “Birina” floating crane was purchased with a capacity of 100 tons, built in Hungary´s “Gant”.
1971.
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Construction of the terminal for liquid cargo and “B” matter.
