Seaport · France
Port-Vendres
Port-Vendres (France) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38720). It lies on the Gulf of Lion.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRPOV
- World Port Index no.
- 38720
- Coordinates
- 42.52°N, 3.12°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France South Coast
- Other names
- Vendres
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- 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) | 5,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port-Vendres, 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 Port-Vendres
Where is Port-Vendres?
Port-Vendres (France) lies on the Gulf of Lion, at about 42.52°N, 3.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port-Vendres?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRPOV for Port-Vendres. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port-Vendres from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Barcelona, Marseille-Fos, Valencia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port-Vendres?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port-Vendres 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.