Seaport · France
Port of Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo (France) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 36130). It lies on the English Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRSML
- World Port Index no.
- 36130
- Coordinates
- 48.65°N, 2.02°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France NW Coast Cont
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 13.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
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
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saint-Malo, 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 Saint-Malo
Where is Port of Saint-Malo?
Saint-Malo (France) lies on the English Channel, at about 48.65°N, 2.02°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saint-Malo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRSML for Saint-Malo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Saint-Malo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,170 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 Saint-Malo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saint-Malo 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.