Seaport · France
Port of Les Sables D' Olonne
Les Sables D' Olonne (France) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 36960). It lies on the Bay of Biscay.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRLSO
- World Port Index no.
- 36960
- Coordinates
- 46.50°N, 1.80°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,220 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Les Sables D' Olonne, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Les Sables D' Olonne
Where is Port of Les Sables D' Olonne?
Les Sables D' Olonne (France) lies on the Bay of Biscay, at about 46.50°N, 1.80°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Les Sables D' Olonne?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRLSO for Les Sables D' Olonne. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Les Sables D' Olonne from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,220 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Le Havre, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Les Sables D' Olonne?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Les Sables D' Olonne 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.