Seaport · France
Port of Sete
Sete (France) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38750). It lies on the Gulf of Lion.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRSET
- World Port Index no.
- 38750
- Coordinates
- 43.40°N, 3.70°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France South Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- 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
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,520 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,540 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sete, 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 Sete
Where is Port of Sete?
Sete (France) lies on the Gulf of Lion, at about 43.40°N, 3.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sete?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRSET for Sete. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sete from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,520 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,090 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Marseille-Fos, Barcelona, Genoa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sete?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sete 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.