Port Of Le Havre (FRLEH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Le Havre (UN/LOCODE FRLEH) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.4833° N, 0.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Of Le Havre
Where is Port Of Le Havre located?
Port Of Le Havre is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.4833° N, 0.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Le Havre?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Le Havre is FRLEH — country code FR, location code LEH.
How deep is Port Of Le Havre?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Le Havre has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port Of Le Havre require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port Of Le Havre.
What type of harbor is Port Of Le Havre?
Port Of Le Havre is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Le Havre have?
Port Of Le Havre is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Le Havre are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →