Seaport · France
Port of Tonnay Charente
Tonnay Charente (France) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 37050). It lies on the Bay of Biscay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRTON
- World Port Index no.
- 37050
- Coordinates
- 45.93°N, 0.90°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,660 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,680 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tonnay Charente, 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 Tonnay Charente
Where is Port of Tonnay Charente?
Tonnay Charente (France) lies on the Bay of Biscay, at about 45.93°N, 0.90°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tonnay Charente?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRTON for Tonnay Charente. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tonnay Charente from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,660 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,200 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Le Havre, Marseille-Fos, Southampton.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tonnay Charente?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tonnay Charente 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.