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UNLOCODEFR BOL
CountryFrance
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat50.7333
Lng1.6000
Classificationspecialised_202606
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About This Seaport
Chilled fish, smoked salmon and processed seafood define cargo at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France's leading fishing port on the English Channel, where about 33,000 tonnes were landed in 2024 (worth some €92.7 million). Rather than containers, its value lies in the adjacent Capécure zone, Europe's foremost centre for processing and trading seafood, home to around 200 companies handling some 380,000 tonnes a year with over 5,000 jobs and large-scale cold storage. For freight forwarders this means temperature-controlled and reefer logistics dominate, supported by high-capacity cold chains. The port is also growing commercial bulk and agri-food traffic and offers ship repair and dry-docking. Road access runs via the A16 toward Calais and Paris, while rail links remain limited. For container services or ferry traffic, nearby Calais and Dunkirk are the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is FR BOL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer located?▼
The port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is located in France (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Boulogne-Sur-Mer?▼
Boulogne-Sur-Mer is a Medium harbor of type River (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?▼
The channel depth of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is 4.9 meters.
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50.73333, 1.60000
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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