Port of Marseille

Introduction, Major Towns Near, Port Detail

The port of Marseille is located in southern France on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the largest port in France and the busiest port in the Mediterranean. The city is an important economic hub with an important port and a popular tourist destination. The surrounding area is home to many smaller towns, including Aix-en-Provence, Arles, and Avignon. The port of Marseille is one of the busiest in Europe, handling over 80 million metric tons of cargo each year. The port handles a wide range of freight, including containerized cargo, roll-on/roll-off cargo, and bulk cargo. It is also a major cruise ship destination, with over 700,000 passengers visiting annually.

Export /Import requirements

Export/Import Requirements include:

  1.  Bill of lading
  2. Commercial invoice
  3. Packing list
  4. Certificate of origin
  5. Export license (if required)
  6. Insurance certificate

1 - Address23 place de la Joliette BP 81965 Marseille, Cedex 2 13226 France

2 - Port AuthorityMarseille Fos Port Authority

3 - Phone33 4 91 39 40 00

4 - Fax33 4 91 39 57 00

5 - Email[email protected]

6 - Coordinates43º 17′ 32” N, 5º 21′ 18” E

7 - Decimal43.2923413, 5.3551483

8 - UN/LOCODEFRMRS

9 - Port TypeSeaport

10 - Port SizeLarge

11 - Websitewww.marseille-port.fr

12 - TerminalYes

Informations
Port Detail

Inland port

Entrance Restrictions

Mean tide

Tide

Overhead Limit

Swell

Water Depth

Channel41 – 45 feet 12.5 – 13.7 meters

Cargo Pier21 – 25 feet 6.4 – 7.6 meters

Mean Tide–

Anchorage36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters

Oil Terminal26 – 30 feet 7.1 – 9.1 meters

Harbor Characteristics

Harbor SizeLarge

ShelterExcellent

Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length

Harbor TypeCoastal Breakwater

Turning Area

Informations
Pilotage

Compulsory

Available

Advisable

Local Assist

Supplies

Provisions

Fuel Oil

Deck

Water

Diesel Oil

Engine

Lifts & Cranes

0-24 Ton Lifts

25-49 Ton Lifts

50-100 Ton Lifts

100+ Ton Lifts

Fixed Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Floating Cranes

Loading & Unloading

Wharves

Med Moor

Ice

Anchor

Beach

Tugs

Assist

Salvage

Quarantine

Pratique

Deratt Cert

Port Services

Longshore

Electrical Repair

Steam

Electrical

Navigation Eq

Repairs, Drydock & Other Services

Ship Repairs

Marine Railroad

Drydock Size

Garbage Disposal

Dirty Ballast

Communications

Telephone

Radio

Air

Telegraph

Radio Tel

Rail

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Ocean

Economical, Efficient and
Environmental-friendly
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Air

Speedy, cost-effective
and Highly reliable
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Land

Door to door, low risk and
flexible
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Customs

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