France

Port of Marseille (FR MRS)

France
Port of Marseille, France © Rama · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
Port information
UN/LOCODE FR MRS
Coordinates 43.3167, 5.3667 (43°19′N 5°22′E)
Region FR-13
Nearest city Marseille
Body of water Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 15.5 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
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): #354
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 77.08

Marseille operates as a working harbor in France, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Marseille. Draft at the approach to Marseille is constrained by a 12.5 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Marseille located?
Marseille is a seaport in France.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Marseille?
The UN/LOCODE for Marseille is FR MRS.
What is the channel depth at Marseille?
The channel depth at Marseille is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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