Port of Valenciennes

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About Port of Valenciennes

Also known as: Canal de Saint-l'Escaut, Canal de l'Escaut, L'Escaut

Valenciennes is a canal port located in northern France. It handles various bulk cargo and general goods. The port serves barges and other inland waterway vessels.

Background
Valenciennes is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
18m

Region

Subdivision
FR-59
Latitude
50.3667°
Longitude
3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3019821 →
Wikidata
Q163795 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.valenciennes.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Valenciennes?

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The Port of Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes?

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You can track vessels near Valenciennes (FRVAL) 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 Valenciennes?

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The Port of Valenciennes is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRVAL — 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 FRVAL 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 Valenciennes?

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The Port of Valenciennes 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.