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UNLOCODEFR FOS
CountryFrance
Water BodyGulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth21.6 m
Lat43.4167
Lng4.8833
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Seventy-four million tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 5 percent, and 1.45 million TEU — stable year on year — make Marseille-Fos France's biggest port, with Fos, its western half, carrying the bulk of the container business. Three terminals here — Terminal de la Méditerranée, MedEurope and Seayard — work more than 3.7 km of quay. Liquid bulk dominates by volume: 47.6 million tonnes in 2025, of which 43.5 million tonnes were hydrocarbons, ranking Marseille-Fos as Europe's third-largest oil port; crude and refined products feed the Fos-Lavéra petrochemical complex, while the Fos Cavaou and Fos Tonkin terminals import LNG for much of southern Europe. China was the leading trading partner in 2025 with over 317,000 TEU, and vehicle traffic rose 17 percent to more than 225,000 units. For forwarders, containers, breakbulk and project cargo, RoRo, dry bulk and tanker parcels can all be handled at one address. Hinterland reach runs via motorway, rail and the navigable Rhône toward Lyon and Alsace, complemented by the SPSE pipeline to Karlsruhe. Customs clearance is handled by the French Douanes under EU import procedures, allowing onward movement across the single market. Shippers seeking high-capacity western-Mediterranean calls can weigh Fos against Genoa and Barcelona; dry-dock and repair facilities complete the offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Fos?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Fos is FR FOS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Fos located?▼
The port of Fos is located in France (Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Fos?▼
Fos is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Fos?▼
The channel depth of Fos is 21.6 meters.
Location & Weather
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43.41667, 4.88333
Channel depth: 21.6 m
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