RELPT Port Code Lookup

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RELPT Le Port
Le Port is the seaport of Le port, in the city of Le portin Reunion island. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is RELPT.

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Port Code

RELPT

Name

Le Port

Country / Region

Reunion island

City

Le port

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

-20.9360000

Longitude

55.3030000

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Port Overview

Le Port, UN/LOCODE RELPT, is a seaport at Le Port on the north-western side of Réunion Island in the western Indian Ocean. The port is also known in full as Le Port des Galets and serves as a principal maritime gateway for the French overseas département of Réunion. According to the supplied port record, it was artificially excavated in the 1880s after Saint-Denis was found to be insufficiently sheltered. The port can accommodate large vessels, while its entrance includes a narrow right-angle turn requiring careful marine manoeuvring and, where applicable, shore-assisted line handling. Our platform treats RELPT as an island gateway: ocean planning, equipment availability, customs formalities and island-wide road delivery should be coordinated as one shipment plan.

UN/LOCODERELPT

Port / CityLE PORT

TerritoryReunion Island, France

Coordinates20.936° S, 55.303° E

Key Highlights

Island gateway: cargo depends on ocean services and local road distribution; inland alternatives are inherently limited compared with mainland ports.
Entrance manoeuvring: the narrow right-angle entrance described in the port record makes vessel, berth and arrival coordination particularly important.
Road-connected hinterland: paved roads around the island support delivery to major population and commercial areas, subject to vehicle, route and appointment constraints.
Mixed cargo planning: containerised, project, breakbulk and general cargo requirements should be confirmed against the nominated terminal and vessel call.
Schedule sensitivity: transshipment arrangements, weather, port congestion, equipment positioning and island delivery capacity can materially affect the final transit.

Facilities & Services

Area	Operational relevance for our customers
Marine access	The port is described in the supplied record as capable of handling large vessels. Entrance manoeuvring and berth acceptance remain subject to the vessel, tide, weather and port instructions.
Container cargo	Container shipments can be planned through the nominated ocean carrier or consolidator, with equipment release, empty return and terminal cut-offs confirmed per booking.
General and project cargo	Breakbulk, oversized and heavy-lift cargo requires advance review of dimensions, weight, lifting method, lashing plan and receiving arrangements; available facilities must be confirmed case by case.
Yard and inspection handling	Container storage, customs inspection, examination positioning and related charges depend on the terminal, authorities and cargo status. Our service team verifies these before cargo dispatch.
Inland connection	Island distribution is primarily road-based. Delivery planning should include truck type, route feasibility, unloading equipment, site access and consignee appointment requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve ocean services linking Réunion with regional Indian Ocean, East African, Middle Eastern, Asian or European hubs. Actual direct-call and transshipment options vary by carrier, season and equipment position.
For cargo originating outside a carrier’s regular RELPT network, a transshipment solution may be required. The number of connections, hub dwell and connection protection should be checked before quotation.
Transit time is affected by the selected hub, vessel rotation, transshipment connection, weather, port window, customs release and final road delivery. Our platform provides a booking-specific estimate rather than an unconditional promise.
For time-sensitive cargo, shippers should compare routing reliability, connection frequency, reefer or dangerous-goods acceptance and contingency options—not only the nominal sailing time.

Any sailing schedule, cut-off, connection and transit estimate must be reconfirmed against the carrier’s current booking confirmation and the actual cargo readiness date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: the principal hinterland is Réunion Island, with road delivery to Saint-Denis, Le Port and other island communities subject to route and consignee conditions.
Imported consumer and retail goods: packaged food, household products, machinery, spare parts and general merchandise commonly require dependable ocean replenishment and careful inventory planning.
Construction and infrastructure cargo: building materials, equipment, steel products and project consignments may require special transport, lifting and site-delivery assessment.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: refrigerated or frozen shipments require verified reefer acceptance, power arrangements, temperature instructions and rapid post-release delivery coordination.
Island logistics profile: limited local supply and longer replenishment chains make documentation accuracy, container availability and contingency stock planning particularly important.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs documents, dangerous-goods declarations and terminal delivery must meet the booking-specific cut-off. Cut-off times can differ by vessel, equipment type and transshipment leg.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, technical name where required, packaging details and emergency contact before booking. Acceptance must be confirmed by the carrier and terminal.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin evidence and any product-specific permits should be consistent. Holds or inspections can delay release and may require repositioning or additional handling.
Road delivery: confirm truck access, container weight, delivery hours, unloading capability, site restrictions and appointment procedures before arranging final-mile transport on the island.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo description, HS information, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, readiness date and destination postcode to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
For oversized or heavy cargo, provide drawings, centre-of-gravity information, lifting points and photographs early so the carrier, port and delivery contractor can review feasibility.
Build schedule protection into island shipments, especially where a missed connection would affect retail replenishment, project milestones or reefer integrity.
Ask our platform to compare alternative transshipment structures, equipment availability and road-delivery plans when the preferred service has restrictive cargo acceptance or uncertain connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does RELPT mean the shipment will move on a direct vessel?

No. RELPT identifies the port of Le Port. Whether cargo moves directly or via a regional or international hub depends on the current carrier rotation, cargo type and booking acceptance.

Why should the entrance configuration be considered during planning?

The supplied port description identifies a narrow right-angle turn at the entrance. This makes arrival, manoeuvring and berth coordination relevant to schedule planning, although the final decision remains with the port and vessel operator.

Can our platform arrange delivery anywhere on Réunion Island?

We can assess island-wide road delivery, but feasibility depends on container size and weight, road access, truck availability, delivery appointment, unloading equipment and the consignee’s site conditions.

What documents should be prepared for a normal commercial shipment?

Normally prepare accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, transport instructions and any applicable origin, product, import or regulatory documents. The required set must be confirmed for the commodity, transaction and customs status.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

Declare them before booking and before cargo delivery to allow carrier, terminal and authority review. Late or inaccurate declarations can result in refusal, rebooking, storage or additional compliance action.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, territory, city, coordinates and the historical and navigational description in this module are based on the supplied RELPT port record. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where facilities, schedules, charges, regulations or acceptance conditions may change.

For current port authority information, vessel access requirements and local operating notices, our service team recommends verification through the official Grand Port Maritime de La Réunion domain: reunion.port.fr.

For French customs and import-control reference information, consult the official French customs domain: douane.gouv.fr.

Schedules, cut-offs, equipment, inspection arrangements, customs requirements, charges and inland delivery conditions must be confirmed for the specific shipment before execution.