Seaport · France
Port of Paimpol
Paimpol (France) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 36260). It lies on the English Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRPAI
- World Port Index no.
- 36260
- Coordinates
- 48.78°N, 3.05°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France NW Coast Cont
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 9.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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 | 5,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Paimpol, 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 Paimpol
Where is Port of Paimpol?
Paimpol (France) lies on the English Channel, at about 48.78°N, 3.05°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paimpol?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRPAI for Paimpol. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Paimpol from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,200 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 Paimpol?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Paimpol 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.