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UNLOCODEFR RCO
CountryFrance
Water BodyBay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat45.9333
Lng-0.9500
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Tide gates and a shallow 1.8-metre approach channel define Rochefort, a river port on the Charente near Tonnay-Charente that handles tide-dependent, mostly dry-bulk and breakbulk traffic. Around 200 vessels and about 480,000 tonnes move through each year, including imported sawn timber alongside fertilizers, scrap, coal, clay, kaolin and grain. The commercial port is operated by Bolloré Ports, with a regular monthly service linking Rochefort to Casablanca. A notable flow is the shipment of Airbus Beluga fuselage sections built locally and barged upriver to Langon. Because of the tidal restriction and limited depth, calls are confined to smaller coasters; there is no container line or deep-sea service here. Hinterland links run by road and rail into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. For deeper vessels and containerised cargo, nearby La Rochelle provides a capable Atlantic alternative, complemented by Bordeaux.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rochefort?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Rochefort is FR RCO. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Rochefort located?▼
The port of Rochefort is located in France (Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Rochefort?▼
Rochefort is a Medium harbor of type River (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Rochefort?▼
The channel depth of Rochefort is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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45.93333, -0.95000
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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