Seaport · France
Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Boulogne-Sur-Mer (France) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35760). It lies on the English Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRBOL
- World Port Index no.
- 35760
- Coordinates
- 50.73°N, 1.60°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France NW Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 8.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
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) | 5,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Boulogne-Sur-Mer, 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. 191 (Enroute) - English Channel.
Frequently asked questions about Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Where is Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
Boulogne-Sur-Mer (France) lies on the English Channel, at about 50.73°N, 1.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRBOL for Boulogne-Sur-Mer. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Boulogne-Sur-Mer from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,980 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include London Gateway, Felixstowe, Le Havre.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Boulogne-Sur-Mer 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.