Reunion has 10 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, with Le Port and the Pointe des Galets complex serving as the island's principal commercial maritime gateway.
Use the indexed UN/LOCODE references below to check port identities, regional roles and indicative shipping options for Reunion.
Reunion is an Indian Ocean island market whose international cargo activity is concentrated around the Port Réunion facilities at Le Port and Pointe des Galets. The indexed count below is Ecer Freight coverage and should not be confused with a government count of separately operated ports.
How many seaports does Reunion have?
Reunion has 10 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the main commercial port in Reunion?
Le Port is the principal commercial gateway in the indexed sample, while Pointe Des Galets, UN/LOCODE REGAL, identifies the core port area serving international cargo.
Which area handles most Reunion freight?
The principal freight cluster is the western port area around Le Port and Port De Pointe Des Galets, listed under RELEP, RELPT and REPDG in the Ecer Freight sample.
The sample is ordered by business activity in the Ecer Freight database. Reunion has one dominant commercial port complex; several records below are alternative names or location records and are not separately reported container terminals.
Indexed port and terminal records with 2025 throughput fields
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Le Port | RELEP | — | — | Western Reunion |
| — | Reunion | REREU | — | — | Island-wide record |
| — | Pointe Des Galets | REGAL | — | — | Western Reunion |
| — | Reunion | REUNI | — | — | South Carolina record |
| — | Port De Pointe Des Galets | REPDG | — | — | Le Port area |
| — | Le Port | RELPT | — | — | Le Port area |
The western coast contains the principal commercial port cluster and the main container and general-cargo gateway.
Le Port and Pointe des Galets records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port | RELEP | — | Commercial cargo and container gateway |
| Pointe Des Galets | REGAL | — | Port complex and maritime cargo operations |
| Port De Pointe Des Galets | REPDG | Le Port / — | Port-area cargo record |
| Le Port | RELPT | Le Port / — | Local port and terminal record |
These records are retained for code lookup and shipment documentation. They may represent geographic, administrative or alternate naming references rather than separate high-volume facilities.
Island-wide indexed records
Eastern and southern names in the indexed sample support local port-code searches, although published international cargo statistics are generally consolidated at the main port complex.
Coastal location records
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte-rose | RERSE | Sainte-rose / — | Coastal and local maritime activity |
| Saint-denis | RERUN | Saint-denis / — | City reference and local cargo lookup |
| St.denis | RESDE | St.denis / — | Alternate city reference |
| St.louis | RESLO | — | Local coastal reference |
Reunion UN/LOCODE records use the RE country prefix followed by a three-character location identifier, such as RELEP, REGAL or REPDG. The exact code should be checked against the shipping instruction and carrier booking data.
A location code may identify a city, port area or specific operational record. Similar names such as Le Port and Pointe Des Galets can therefore appear as different indexed records without representing independent high-volume ports.
Compare the code with the official UN/LOCODE reference at UNECE, then cross-check available carrier schedules and the Ecer Freight port directory before issuing shipping documents.
Regular regional services generally connect Reunion with Southern African hubs for transshipment and onward distribution.
Short-haul regional shipping supports consumer goods, food products, project cargo and inter-island replenishment.
Asian services commonly move through hub ports, with routing selected according to carrier network, equipment availability and final destination.
Europe-bound cargo generally uses Indian Ocean and Mediterranean or Northern European hub connections, depending on the carrier service.
This page separates Ecer Freight indexed coverage from official port statistics. Where a consolidated 2025 figure could not be verified from a public source, the relevant field is shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
Reunion has 10 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of the Nov 2026 database snapshot.
Le Port and the Pointe Des Galets complex are the principal commercial maritime gateway in the indexed sample. Their related records include RELEP, REGAL and REPDG.
The country prefix is RE. Individual indexed records include RELEP, REREU, REGAL, REUNI, REPDG and RELPT.
The western port area around Le Port and Pointe Des Galets generally handles the main international cargo flows for Reunion.
No. The Ecer Freight count is an indexed coverage measure. Some records may be alternate names, city references or port-area records rather than independently reported commercial facilities.
The database snapshot is from Nov 2026. The latest complete statistical reference year used for comparison is 2025, subject to the availability of official public releases.
Shippers can compare available FCL and LCL options through the rate search pages, then confirm routing, equipment, surcharge and sailing details before booking.
Editorial note: Ecer Freight combines its first-party port directory with public maritime references and official port information where available. Indexed records are reviewed periodically, while throughput, schedules, equipment availability and transit times remain subject to carrier updates and operational confirmation.
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