NANTERRE

• FRNAN
• Latitude: 48.8966
• Longitude: 2.18152
• Inland, Europe
• Port in France

Location: Nanterre Île-de-France France

Nanterre is not a marine port; it is in fact a suburb located to the west of Paris, France. The town is part of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the Île-de-France region. Nanterre is known more for its administrative and educational institutions, including the University of Paris Nanterre, than for any maritime activities.

While Nanterre has no direct connection to the sea, it is part of the greater Paris metropolitan area, which benefits from the Port of Paris. However, the major maritime ports in France are located primarily along the coastlines, such as the Port of Marseille, the Port of Le Havre, and the Port of Nantes.

If you are looking for information on a marine port within France, it may be more useful to consider coastal cities or those along significant inland waterways. For example:

1. Port of Marseille-Fos (Southern France, Mediterranean Coast):

   • Major commercial port handling vast quantities of cargo including oil, containers, and bulk goods.
   • Extensive facilities for both cargo and passenger services.
   • Deep-water port facilitating large vessels.

2. Port of Le Havre (Northern France, English Channel):

   • One of Europe's largest container ports.
   • Extensive container and multimodal facilities.
   • Major gateway for trade with North America and Asia.

3. Port of Nantes-Saint Nazaire (Western France, Atlantic Coast):

   • Large industrial port handling bulk goods, petroleum products, and containers.
   • Significant shipbuilding and repair facilities.

4. Port of Dunkirk (Northern France, near Belgian border):

   • Major port for bulk commodities, including coal and agricultural products.
   • Also handles containers and various general cargo.

For specifics related to services like cargo handling capabilities, berthing information, available facilities, and shipping schedules, you may need to refer directly to the administrative body of the particular port or consult shipping and logistics professionals operating in those areas.