Seaport · France
Port of Rade De Brest
Rade De Brest (France) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 36460). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRBES
- World Port Index no.
- 36460
- Coordinates
- 48.38°N, 4.50°W
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Military
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France West Coast
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 10.1 m |
| Tidal range | 7.0 m |
| Entrance width | 305.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Vessel traffic service
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 5,740 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,760 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,260 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rade De Brest, 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 Rade De Brest
Where is Port of Rade De Brest?
Rade De Brest (France) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 48.38°N, 4.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rade De Brest?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRBES for Rade De Brest. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Rade De Brest have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Rade De Brest. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Rade De Brest from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,740 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,260 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, Le Havre, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Rade De Brest?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rade De Brest 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.