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UNLOCODEFR LSO
CountryFrance
Water BodyBay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Basins)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat46.5000
Lng-1.8000
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Better known for the Vendée Globe round-the-world race than for commercial shipping, Les Sables d'Olonne nonetheless runs a working cargo port on France's Bay of Biscay coast. It handles around 1 million tonnes a year (in 2021, 519 vessel calls including 155 cargo ships and 216 sand dredgers), with basins taking ships up to 110 m long and roughly 4,500 tonnes deadweight. The trade is bulk and breakbulk – imported sand and cement, plus fertiliser and grain exports – and there is no container handling. The town also hosts the leading fishing port of the Vendée by volume and value and the large Port Olona marina. Hinterland access is by road, with limited rail for bulk flows. For containerised or international liner cargo, Nantes-Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle are the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Les Sables D' Olonne?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Les Sables D' Olonne is FR LSO. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Les Sables D' Olonne located?▼
The port of Les Sables D' Olonne is located in France (Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Les Sables D' Olonne?▼
Les Sables D' Olonne is a Medium harbor of type River (Basins).
What is the channel depth of Les Sables D' Olonne?▼
The channel depth of Les Sables D' Olonne is 6.4 meters.
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46.50000, -1.80000
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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