Port of Antifer

As a large-sized facility, Antifer serves container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and ro-ro vessels. It typically offers multiple berths, container handling gantry cranes, and comprehensive cargo services. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Antifer is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Antifer Feu Antérieur Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Antifer Feu Postérieur (1.4 NM SE), Cap d'Antifer (2.3 NM NE), Cap de la Hève (8.8 NM SSW), Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Nord (10.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Antifer is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Antifer (FRLPA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FRLPA on the live map.

The Port of Antifer is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRLPA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, FR, are the ISO country code for FR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Antifer operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.