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REREU Reunion Port
Reunion Port is the seaport of Reunion, in the city of Reunionin Reunion island. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is REREU.

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Port Code

REREU

Name

Reunion

Country / Region

Reunion island

City

Reunion

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-20.9359999

Longitude

55.3029995

Est. Unit Price

$233/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Reunion Port, identified by UN/LOCODE REREU, is the principal commercial seaport of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It lies on the island’s northern coast, approximately 670 nautical miles east of Madagascar and about 20 km from Saint-Denis, the capital. The port serves an island economy that depends heavily on maritime supply chains and handles containerised cargo, petroleum products, building materials, sugar products, grain and foodstuffs. Its operating profile combines commercial, fishing and naval activities. Port operations are divided between Ouest Port, the older artificial harbour with two main basins and a stated maximum draught of 8.5 m, and Est Port, the newer area with a turning basin and berthing basin and a stated maximum draught of 12.0 m. Our service team treats REREU as an island gateway where vessel connection planning, equipment availability and inland delivery coordination should be confirmed before cargo is released.

Reference item	Port data
UN/LOCODE	REREU
Location	Reunion Island, northern coast, Indian Ocean
Coordinates	55.3029995° E, 20.9359999° S
Port areas	Ouest Port and Est Port
Stated maximum draught	Ouest Port: 8.5 m; Est Port: 12.0 m

Key Highlights

Single-island gatewayReunion Port is the island’s only commercial port, so disruption, vessel omission or equipment imbalance can affect the full local supply chain.

Two operating areasOuest Port and Est Port have different functions and stated draught limits; the applicable basin should be checked against the vessel and cargo plan.

Mixed cargo profileContainer traffic operates alongside petroleum, construction materials, food products, sugar-related cargo, fishing and naval activities.

Island logistics exposureMost cargo is ultimately moved by road to local consignees, with delivery appointments, vehicle capacity and storage space requiring early coordination.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The port regularly receives container vessels. Our team can coordinate FCL and LCL planning, subject to the selected carrier’s equipment, terminal acceptance and sailing schedule.
Commercial and mixed-use basins: Est Port is described in the supplied port data as having a turning basin and berthing basin, while Ouest Port also supports fishing and naval functions.
Bulk and project cargo: Petroleum products, grain, food and construction materials form part of the port’s cargo mix. Bulk, breakbulk and oversized shipments require commodity-specific handling confirmation.
Storage and staging: Container yards, warehouses and temporary storage arrangements should be confirmed for the actual terminal and consignee. Our service team checks free-time, reefer plugs and delivery windows before booking where applicable.
Inland distribution: Local collection and delivery are normally road-based. Vehicle type, access conditions, unloading equipment and appointment requirements should be verified for each delivery address.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo is generally planned through carrier networks linking the Indian Ocean, East Africa, the Middle East, Asia or European hubs. The precise connection, transshipment port and vessel rotation depend on the booking date and carrier deployment.
For cargo originating in mainland China or other Asian markets, a transshipment solution may be required. Our team compares connection risk, equipment availability and total door-to-door lead time rather than relying only on port-to-port estimates.
Transit time can be affected by feeder or mainline connection changes, weather, port omission, terminal congestion, customs release, equipment shortages and island delivery capacity. Any quoted schedule should therefore be treated as subject to carrier confirmation.
For urgent or project cargo, we recommend requesting the full routing, transshipment dwell allowance, cut-off schedule and contingency option before commercial commitment.

No fixed sailing frequency, direct service, carrier allocation or transit-time commitment should be assumed without a current booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The port supports Reunion Island, with Saint-Denis and other island destinations reached through local road distribution rather than a mainland rail network.
Imported essentials: Food, grain, consumer goods and other daily necessities are suitable for containerised supply-chain planning with close attention to stock continuity.
Construction supply: Building materials and related project cargo require early checks on container weight, unloading equipment, site access and delivery sequencing.
Energy and industrial cargo: Petroleum products and other controlled commodities require accurate classification, packaging, documentation and prior acceptance checks.
Island production: Sugar-related products and other local cargo may require export packing, moisture protection and booking coordination around available equipment and vessel connections.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs data, export documents and terminal delivery must meet the actual carrier and terminal cut-offs. Our service team obtains the confirmed cut-off instead of applying a generic timetable.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and emergency contact information before booking. Petroleum and other regulated cargo must not be tendered on a general-cargo assumption.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and any commodity-specific permits should be consistent. Customs inspection or document queries can delay release and local delivery.
Vessel and basin suitability: The selected service must be checked against the relevant port area, cargo dimensions, vessel draught, special handling needs and terminal acceptance. The stated draught figures are not a guarantee of berth availability for every call.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS information and delivery address at the quotation stage so our team can screen equipment, handling and inland constraints.
Reserve space early for seasonal food, construction or project cargo, and ask for a routing with a realistic transshipment buffer rather than selecting only the shortest nominal schedule.
Use seaworthy export packing with moisture, corrosion and salt-air protection where appropriate; heavy or oversized units should include lifting points, centre-of-gravity data and handling drawings.
For FCL, LCL, reefer or dangerous goods shipments, obtain written confirmation of acceptance, cut-off, free time, temperature requirements, documentation and final delivery appointment before cargo dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is REREU the same as a mainland Reunion gateway?: REREU identifies Reunion Port on Reunion Island. It is the island’s commercial port gateway; cargo planning should not substitute a mainland French port without checking the final destination and onward transport requirements.
Which port area should be used for a container shipment?: The applicable area depends on the vessel call, terminal allocation and cargo requirements. Our service team confirms the current carrier booking and terminal instructions rather than assigning Ouest Port or Est Port solely from the cargo description.
Can dangerous goods be shipped to Reunion Port?: Potentially, subject to carrier, terminal and regulatory acceptance. Complete DG declarations and supporting documents must be submitted in advance, and acceptance should be obtained before cargo delivery.
What commonly causes delivery delays after discharge?: Typical risks include customs queries, incomplete documents, inspection, equipment or truck shortages, limited storage capacity and missed delivery appointments. Early document review and pre-arranged inland delivery reduce these risks.
Should a short transit-time option always be selected?: No. For this island gateway, connection reliability, transshipment dwell, equipment availability, customs readiness and local delivery capacity can be more important than the shortest published schedule. Our team compares the complete logistics chain.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port-area descriptions, stated draughts, location references and cargo categories in this module are based on the supplied REREU port master data. Current operational details such as terminal acceptance, vessel rotation, cut-off, free time, inspection arrangements, equipment availability and inland delivery windows must be re-confirmed for the individual shipment.

For port authority and infrastructure verification, our team uses the official Grand Port Maritime de La Réunion domain: reunion.port.fr. For French customs and import/export compliance references, consult the official French customs domain: douane.gouv.fr.

No fixed throughput, berth count, service frequency, carrier commitment, tariff, operating-hour or transit-time figure is presented unless confirmed for the specific booking.