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UNLOCODEFR LRH
CountryFrance
Water BodyBay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat46.1500
Lng-1.1500
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Around 8.38 million tonnes handled in 2024 (down 2.5 percent) make La Rochelle France's sixth-busiest seaport, though commercial freight is worked not at the tourist old harbour but at the deep-water site of La Pallice just west of the city. Under UN/LOCODE FR LRH it forms part of the Grand Port Maritime de La Rochelle, with the historic Vieux Port now serving marinas and tourism and the Chef de Baie fishing port – one of France's largest – handling the catch. For forwarders the trade centres on grain (about 3 million tonnes in 2024), log and wood-pulp imports, petroleum products and heavy-lift cargo across the La Pallice terminals, with grain and oil products forming the bulk of throughput. Container liner services are not established; boxed cargo runs instead via Nantes-Saint-Nazaire or Le Havre. The port is currently doubling its investment in decarbonisation and offshore wind. Hinterland links combine motorway access with the OFP La Rochelle rail network into central France; depending on the commodity, La Pallice, Nantes-Saint-Nazaire or Bordeaux are practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Rochelle?▼
The UN/LOCODE of La Rochelle is FR LRH. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of La Rochelle located?▼
The port of La Rochelle is located in France (Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port La Rochelle?▼
La Rochelle is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of La Rochelle?▼
The channel depth of La Rochelle is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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46.15000, -1.15000
Channel depth: 11 m
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