Port of La Pallice (FRLPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Pallice (UN/LOCODE FRLPE) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 46.1667° N, 1.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Pallice
Where is Port of La Pallice located?
Port of La Pallice is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 46.1667° N, 1.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Pallice?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Pallice is FRLPE — country code FR, location code LPE.
How deep is Port of La Pallice?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Pallice has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of La Pallice require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Pallice.
What type of harbor is Port of La Pallice?
Port of La Pallice is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Pallice have?
Port of La Pallice is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Pallice are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →