LILE
- FRMTU
- Latitude: 43.4048
- Longitude: 5.05301
- West Mediterranean
- Marina in France
Location: France
"Lille" is typically known as a landlocked city in northern France and doesn't have a marine port. However, if you're referring to a port or a relevant similar-sounding location in northern France, that would likely be closer to coastal cities like Le Havre, Dunkirk, or Calais, rather than Lille.
Example: Dunkirk (Dunkerque) Port Description and Specifications
General Information:
- Location: Dunkirk is located on the northern coast of France, very close to the border with Belgium.
- Coordinates: Approximately at 51.0344° N latitude and 2.3769° E longitude.
- Port Type: Deep-water seaport.
- Accessibility: Accessible from the North Sea, and it is one of France's largest ports.
Infrastructure:
- Terminals: The port includes multiple specialized terminals to handle various types of cargo such as containers, bulk cargos, and liquid bulk (oil, chemicals).
- Berths: Numerous berths cater to different cargo types and vessel sizes, including large container ships and bulk carriers.
- Warehousing: Extensive warehousing facilities for storage and logistics.
Facilities:
- Container Handling: Modern container terminals with high-capacity cranes and automated systems.
- Bulk Cargo: Specialized facilities for dry and liquid bulk.
- Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off): Terminals designed for vehicles and other wheeled cargo.
- Passenger Services: Terminal facilities for ferry services accommodating passenger and vehicle traffic.
Services:
- Pilotage: Compulsory pilotage services for large vessels.
- Towage: Tug services to assist in docking and undocking.
- Customs: Full customs and inspection services to handle international shipping requirements.
- Logistics: Comprehensive logistics services including cargo handling, freight forwarding, and storage.
Connectivity:
- Road: Well-connected to major motorways leading to Belgium, Germany, and other parts of France.
- Rail: Integrated rail connections for freight, leading to major European rail networks.
- Inland Waterways: Linked to the extensive European inland waterway system.
Notable Points:
- Economic Impact: The port is a major economic driver for the region.
- Environmental Initiatives: Active efforts to reduce carbon footprint and implement greener technologies.
- Security: Robust security measures compliant with international maritime safety standards.
If you have a specific port in mind with a name similar to Lille, or a request for another port in northern France, please let me know!
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Vessels in the port
Flag | Name | Type | Destination | Date/Time |
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JULINA | Sailing | 1/17/2025 | ||
GG9 | Passenger | FOS | 1/14/2025 | |
WHY KNOT ? | Sailing |