France

Port of Bordeaux (FR BOD)

France
Port of Bordeaux, France © P. Charpiat · CC BY-SA 2.5
Port information
UN/LOCODE FR BOD
Coordinates 44.8667, -0.5667 (44°52′N 0°34′W)
Region FR-33
Nearest city Bordeaux
Body of water Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Excellent
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #213

Bordeaux operates as a working harbor in France, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as River, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Bordeaux. Draft at the approach to Bordeaux is constrained by a 12.5 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bordeaux located?
Bordeaux is a seaport in France.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bordeaux?
The UN/LOCODE for Bordeaux is FR BOD.
What is the channel depth at Bordeaux?
The channel depth at Bordeaux is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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