Port of NANTERRE

FRNAN🇫🇷France

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About Port of NANTERRE

Also known as: Grand Canal

Nanterre is a canal port located in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It serves as a logistics hub for the Île-de-France region. The port handles various types of inland waterway vessels.

Background
Nanterre is the prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located some 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the centre of Paris. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 97,783.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
111m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6284990 →
Wikidata
Q170507 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.nanterre.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRNAN
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
48.8966°
Longitude
2.1815°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of NANTERRE?

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The approach to NANTERRE is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Irish Lightship Batofar Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of NANTERRE?

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The Port of NANTERRE 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of NANTERRE?

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You can track vessels near NANTERRE (FRNAN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of NANTERRE?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE FRNAN mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of NANTERRE?

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The Port of NANTERRE operates in the UTC+1 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.