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FRBAS Bassens Port
Bassens Port is the major seaport of Bassens, in the city of Bassensin France. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FRBAS.

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Port Code

FRBAS

Name

Bassens

Country / Region

France

City

Bassens

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

44.8573819

Longitude

-0.5472565

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Bassens (UN/LOCODE: FRBAS) is a river-estuary subport of the Port of Bordeaux, located on the Gironde estuary system in France. Its operating profile combines container handling with grain, timber and other bulk cargoes. Navigation is tide- and river-condition dependent: the supplied port record indicates a maximum draft of 11 metres and vessel acceptance up to 250 metres LOA, subject to the confirmed sailing window and operating conditions. Our service team uses the actual vessel, cargo, tide and inland-delivery plan to determine the practical routing.

Port / UN/LOCODE	BASSENS / FRBAS
Country and area	France / Euro-Mediterranean–Black Sea service region
Coordinates	44.8573819, -0.5472565
Port role	Estuarine river-port subport serving Bordeaux-area cargo flows
Navigation reference	Maximum draft 11 m and vessel LOA up to 250 m, dependent on tide and river conditions

Key Highlights

Estuary-dependent accessBerthing and sailing plans must be checked against tide, river conditions, draft and the nominated vessel.

Mixed cargo profileThe port record identifies containers, grain, bulk cargoes and timber as relevant cargo segments.

Feeder and inland connection logicFor container cargo, the practical plan may involve a mainline gateway plus a short-sea, feeder or inland leg; the final option depends on the carrier’s current network.

Project and bulk sensitivityNon-container cargo requires closer review of dimensions, lifting arrangements, stowage, draft and berth compatibility before fixing.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The supplied record lists three FCL service references. Our team confirms the actual terminal, carrier acceptance, equipment release and cut-off before booking; no LCL or vehicle service is assumed from the record.
Bulk and general cargo: Grain, timber and other bulk cargoes are compatible with the port’s stated role. Cargo-specific handling, storage and lifting arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.
River and estuary navigation: Vessel dimensions and draft are operational constraints. The shipping line, agent or port operator should confirm the tide window and berth availability before final instructions.
Inland distribution: Road delivery is the principal planning focus for many Bordeaux-area moves. Vehicle type, payload, access restrictions and delivery appointment requirements should be checked before collection.
Storage and inspection planning: Temporary storage, customs inspection space and cargo-handling availability are shipment-specific. Our team coordinates these requirements with the appointed terminal or warehouse rather than assuming open availability.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing concept: Export containers may move through a carrier-confirmed Bordeaux-area call, a European transshipment gateway or an inland-connected alternative. Direct service, vessel rotation and equipment availability must be verified at quotation stage.
Import routing: Cargo can be planned from an overseas gateway into the Bordeaux region and then delivered to Bassens or the consignee by the confirmed inland leg. The selected gateway should reflect total transit, customs location and equipment availability.
Time variables: Ocean schedule reliability, transshipment connection, tide restrictions, river conditions, terminal cut-off, customs release and truck appointment capacity can all affect the final transit time.
Our planning method: We provide a carrier-specific schedule only after checking the booking confirmation, port rotation, cargo readiness, documentation cut-off and inland delivery requirements. Any transit indication remains subject to the carrier’s operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Bassens supports the Bordeaux metropolitan and Gironde-area logistics market, with onward road distribution to nearby industrial, commercial and agricultural zones.
Containerised goods: General merchandise and industrial cargo can be considered for FCL planning, subject to the carrier’s accepted equipment, weight, dimensions and commodity restrictions.
Bulk and agricultural cargo: Grain and other bulk commodities require attention to moisture protection, loading sequence, contamination control, cargo weight and applicable inspection documents.
Timber and project-related cargo: Timber, oversized units and heavy cargo should be quoted with verified dimensions, centre of gravity, lifting points, packaging, securing method and delivery-site access.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not use a generic port cut-off. Our team obtains the carrier’s confirmed documentation, VGM, cargo receiving and gate cut-offs, allowing additional margin for a tide-sensitive call and inland truck positioning.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, quantity and compliant declaration. Acceptance, segregation and terminal approval must be confirmed before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and any commodity-specific licences should be consistent before filing. Customs release and possible inspection can delay collection or delivery.
Inland collection: Check gross weight, axle distribution, container type, chassis availability, road restrictions, delivery appointment and site access. For non-container cargo, confirm lifting equipment and safe unloading conditions in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request with cargo-ready date, commodity, HS code, package count, gross weight, dimensions, DG status and preferred delivery point so our team can screen the routing correctly.
For tide-sensitive or heavy cargo, request an early vessel and inland feasibility review. Keep a contingency window for a changed sailing or a river-condition restriction.
Use seaworthy export packaging and clear handling marks. Timber packaging should meet the applicable international phytosanitary requirements where relevant; our team can check the document set against the trade lane.
Compare a Bassens-oriented solution with a confirmed alternative European gateway when carrier space, equipment, draft restrictions or inland cost make the first option unsuitable. The comparison should use door-to-door cost and risk, not ocean freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRBAS the same as a large ocean gateway?: No. FRBAS identifies Bassens, an estuary subport within the Bordeaux port system. Our team checks the actual carrier call and any feeder, transshipment or inland connection instead of assuming a mainline direct call.

Can any vessel up to 250 metres call Bassens?: Not automatically. The supplied port data gives up to 250 metres LOA and up to 11 metres draft as operating references, both dependent on tide and river conditions. The vessel agent and port operator must confirm the specific call.

What should be provided for an FCL quotation?: Provide container type and quantity, commodity, gross weight, cargo-ready date, origin, destination, DG details if applicable, customs requirements and final delivery address. This allows our service team to validate equipment, cut-offs and inland access.

How should bulk or timber cargo be booked?: Share exact dimensions, weight, packaging, lifting points, stowage requirements, cargo value and loading or discharge method. Breakbulk feasibility depends on the nominated vessel, berth, handling resources and tide window.

What commonly causes delay at this port?: Typical causes include a missed carrier cut-off, tide or river-condition changes, incomplete DG or customs documents, unavailable equipment and an unsuitable inland delivery slot. Our team reduces exposure by checking these items before cargo dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, cargo profile, FCL reference and navigation parameters in this module are based on the supplied FRBAS port record. The stated maximum draft and vessel LOA are operational references and remain subject to tide, river conditions, vessel particulars and confirmation by the relevant port or vessel agent.

For port-system information and operational verification, our service team refers customers to the official Port of Bordeaux domain: bordeaux-port.fr. For French customs procedures and regulatory checks, the official French Customs domain is: douane.gouv.fr.

Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, berth windows, equipment availability, inspection arrangements, charges and inland transit times are dynamic operational details. They are confirmed case by case and are not inferred from the static port record.