Quick Answer
UNLOCODEFR OUI
CountryFrance
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCanal or Lake
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat49.2833
Lng-0.2500
Classificationferry_202606
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About This Seaport
A 15-kilometre ship canal with locks, the Canal de Caen à la Mer, ties Ouistreham on the English Channel to the commercial basins of Caen upstream. Ouistreham itself is the seaward terminal of the Caen-Ouistreham port: it handles Brittany Ferries' roll-on/roll-off traffic to Portsmouth, with three daily rotations and a crossing of about six hours that carries accompanied and unaccompanied HGV freight. General and bulk cargo is worked in the Caen basins rather than at the canal mouth, and lock transit plus a channel depth of roughly 6 metres limit calls to ferry and short-sea tonnage. For forwarders the port is a Normandy-to-southern-England trailer link, not a deep-sea box terminal. Containerised line-haul moves instead through Le Havre, while Cherbourg offers an alternative Channel ferry. Post-Brexit customs formalities apply to UK-bound and inbound loads on both sides of the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ouistreham?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Ouistreham is FR OUI. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Ouistreham located?▼
The port of Ouistreham is located in France (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Ouistreham?▼
Ouistreham is a Very Small harbor of type Canal or Lake.
What is the channel depth of Ouistreham?▼
The channel depth of Ouistreham is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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49.28333, -0.25000
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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