Unlike the container quays upriver at Bassens, Blaye (FR BYE) on the right bank of the Gironde estuary is a dedicated bulk terminal handling close to 290,000 tonnes a year: cereals out, liquid bulks in. It is one of seven sites making up France's Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux, which stretches some 100 kilometres from the estuary mouth to the city. Grain from the Aquitaine hinterland is exported through SEMABLA's silo of about 90,000 tonnes capacity, while liquid bulk oils, chemicals and bitumen are landed. A reinforced quay rated at 18 tonnes per square metre lets Blaye take heavy and oversized parcels. Road and rail link the terminal to its catchment, while the tidal fairway demands careful draught planning. Forwarders with containers or larger breakbulk route them through Bassens instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Blaye?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Blaye is FR BYE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Blaye located?▼

The port of Blaye is located in France (Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Blaye?▼

Blaye is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Blaye?▼

The channel depth of Blaye is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

45.13333, -0.66667

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Blaye

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