Port of Saint-Nazaire

Saint‑Nazaire (UN/LOCODE FRSNR) is a port situated on the Loire estuary in the Loire‑Atlantique department of western France, operating within the Europe/Paris time zone at 47.28° N, 2.2° W. Renowned for its historic shipbuilding yards, the facility has evolved into a multimodal hub handling bulk cargo, containers, roll‑on/roll‑off traffic, and project loads supporting the aerospace, renewable‑energy, and naval defence sectors. Rail and road links connect the port to corridors, while its terminals facilitate LNG reception, wind‑turbine component off‑loading, and heavy‑lift operations. The port’s commitment to sustainable logistics, automation, and stewardship positions Saint‑Nazaire as a pivotal gateway for Atlantic‑facing trade and industrial innovation.