The shipping platform

Location: Port Reunion is situated on the N coast of Reunion Island, 670nm E of Madagascar. General overview: Port Reunion is a commercial port and is the only port on the island, 20km from St Denis, the capital. There are two ports areas, Ouest Port (the old port), is an artificial harbour consisting of two main basins, max draught 8.5m, which is also a fishing port and a naval base. Est Port (the new port), consists of a turning basin and a berthing basin, max draught 12.0m. The distance between the old and new port is approx 3km. The main cargoes handled are petroleum products, building materials, sugar products, grain and food produce. Traffic figures: Approx 700 vessels, 4,300,000t of cargo including 250,000TEU and 53,400 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Ouest Port: LOA 175m, beam 24m, draught 8.5m. North Dock: LOA 160m, beam 22m, draught 8.5m, but draught for Berths No 5, 6 and 7 is less. Est Port: LOA 215m, beam 34m, draught 12.0m.