Seaport · Réunion
Port of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis (Réunion) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47680). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Réunion
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RERUN
- World Port Index no.
- 47680
- Coordinates
- 20.87°S, 55.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Reunion
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 3,570 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saint-Denis, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Denis
Where is Port of Saint-Denis?
Saint-Denis (Réunion) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 20.87°S, 55.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saint-Denis?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RERUN for Saint-Denis. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Saint-Denis from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,570 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Louis, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Saint-Denis?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saint-Denis 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.