Seaport · France
Port of Bastia
Bastia (France) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 39060). It lies on the Ligurian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRBIA
- World Port Index no.
- 39060
- Coordinates
- 42.70°N, 9.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Ligurian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Corse
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,290 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,300 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,870 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bastia, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Bastia
Where is Port of Bastia?
Bastia (France) lies on the Ligurian Sea, at about 42.70°N, 9.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bastia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRBIA for Bastia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bastia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,290 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,870 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include La Spezia, Genoa, Marseille-Fos.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bastia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bastia through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.