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FRLEH Le Havre Port
Le Havre Port is the major seaport of Le havre, in the city of Le havrein France. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FRLEH.

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Port Code

FRLEH

Name

Le Havre

Country / Region

France

City

Le havre

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

49.5000000

Longitude

0.1166667

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE FRLEH

Le Havre Port, France

Le Havre is a major seaport on the English Channel coast of Normandy and a key French gateway for containerized, general, bulk and passenger traffic. The port is connected to the Seine corridor through the Canal de Tancarville and the Grand Canal du Havre, supporting maritime-to-road, rail and inland-waterway distribution. The supplied port record identifies three container-terminal areas and approximately 6.5 km of docks; operational details such as terminal assignment, acceptance windows and handling restrictions must be confirmed for each booking. Our service team uses Le Havre as a practical gateway for France and wider Western European cargo, with routing decisions based on cargo type, final destination, customs status and the selected carrier or inland operator.

Port code	FRLEH	Country	France
City	Le Havre	Coordinates	49.5000000, 0.1166667
Port category	Seaport with container and multimodal logistics functions	Region	Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea trade area

Decision Points

Key Highlights

French container gatewaySuitable for import and export cargo moving through northern and western French supply chains.

Multimodal accessCanal connections and established road and rail interfaces support inland distribution planning.

Terminal-specific executionContainer terminal, depot, gate and documentation instructions can differ by booking and must be checked before dispatch.

Broad cargo profileContainerized manufactured goods coexist with bulk, general cargo, passenger and cruise-related port activity.

Infrastructure

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The port record describes three container-terminal areas, including a north terminal area. Our team confirms the exact terminal, yard appointment process and equipment requirements against the carrier’s shipping order.
Dock and canal network: Canal-like docks, the Canal de Tancarville and the Grand Canal du Havre link the port with the Seine system and support maritime and inland logistics interfaces.
General and bulk cargo: The port’s commercial profile includes non-containerized cargo; project, breakbulk and bulk movements require separate berth, lifting, packaging and stowage review.
Storage and depots: Container yards, empty-container depots, off-dock warehouses and inspection locations may be allocated according to the carrier, equipment type and customs status.
Inland distribution: Road is commonly used for door delivery, while rail and inland-waterway options may be considered where the origin, destination, cargo volume and available service align.

Routing Planning

Routes & Logistics Transit Considerations

Le Havre is commonly considered for Europe-bound container cargo from Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and other international markets, subject to the carrier’s current network and port rotation.
For inland France and neighboring markets, the final routing may combine ocean carriage with truck, rail or inland-waterway transport. Our service team compares the total door-to-door plan rather than relying only on port-to-port transit.
Transit time is affected by transshipment, port rotation, weather, vessel schedule changes, terminal congestion, customs release, equipment availability and inland appointment capacity. Any indicative timing remains subject to the confirmed booking.
For urgent cargo, we recommend comparing direct-port options, alternative European gateways and the availability of priority handling before cargo is delivered to the origin terminal.

Cargo and Inland Market

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland: The primary planning focus is metropolitan and northern/western France, with onward distribution to other French regions and adjacent European markets according to the inland service selected.
Manufactured goods: Consumer products, machinery, industrial components, retail cargo and general merchandise are commonly handled in containers.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Reefer shipments require early confirmation of power availability, plug-in arrangements, set-point instructions, ventilation, monitoring and delivery appointment requirements.
Special cargo: Oversized, heavy, hazardous, liquid, bulk and project cargo needs a tailored feasibility review covering equipment, route restrictions, securing and regulatory approvals.

Execution Controls

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping-instruction deadline, terminal receiving window and actual gate-in cut-off are not interchangeable. Our service team checks the carrier and terminal instructions for every sailing.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, package details and emergency-contact information before acceptance. Approval and receiving conditions must be confirmed in advance.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and any required import or export authorizations should be consistent. Customs holds or physical inspections can extend dwell time and may create storage or re-handling exposure.
Inland delivery: Verify container weight, chassis or vehicle suitability, delivery-slot availability, road restrictions, empty-return location and demurrage/detention terms before arranging the truck.

Port access, pilotage, dangerous-goods acceptance, security procedures and terminal rules can change. Our service team treats the carrier’s latest operational notice and the relevant French authorities’ instructions as controlling.

Practical Recommendations

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, temperature requirements and hazardous-goods status.
Request the confirmed terminal and receiving instructions before positioning the container. Avoid dispatching a truck solely on the vessel name or port code.
For import cargo, pre-align customs representation, duty and tax arrangements, inspection-document readiness, final delivery appointment and empty-equipment return instructions.
For schedule-sensitive cargo, ask our team to compare Le Havre with feasible alternative gateways and to calculate the complete inland cost, free-time exposure and transfer risk.

Operational FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRLEH the correct code for Le Havre?

Yes. FRLEH is the UN/LOCODE provided for Le Havre, France. The port code identifies the location, but it does not replace the carrier’s terminal, depot or gate instructions.

Can our cargo be delivered directly to the terminal?

Usually, delivery depends on the carrier’s booking, terminal receiving window, equipment availability, VGM status and any applicable appointment or security process. Our service team confirms these items before truck dispatch.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

At minimum, provide the applicable UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group where applicable, package quantity and type, marine-pollutant information and transport-document details. Terminal and carrier approval must be obtained before delivery.

How should we plan customs clearance at Le Havre?

Prepare consistent commercial and transport documents before arrival and confirm the responsible customs representative, declaration route, cargo-release condition and inspection process. Customs release and physical inspection timing are separate from vessel discharge timing.

Can our team arrange inland delivery after discharge?

Yes. Our service team can assess truck, rail or inland-waterway options based on destination, cargo characteristics, equipment, customs status, delivery appointment and empty-return requirements. Final availability and timing require shipment-specific confirmation.

Data Integrity

Data Sources & Provenance

This module uses the supplied FRLEH port record for the port code, English and Chinese names, country, city, coordinates, regional classification and the stated description of docks and terminal areas. Operational observations are presented as planning guidance and are subject to shipment-specific confirmation.

Port authority reference: haropaport.com — official HAROPA PORT domain for current port information and operational reference checks.
French customs reference: douane.gouv.fr — official French customs domain for customs procedures and regulatory information.

Schedules, terminal instructions, customs requirements, hazardous-goods acceptance, storage conditions, inland capacity and charges are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies the applicable carrier, terminal, customs and inland-operator instructions before execution.