Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE

CHWEI🇨🇭Switzerland

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About Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE

Schweizerhalle is an industrial port located on the Rhine River in Switzerland, serving the Basel economic region. It handles bulk cargo, primarily for the chemical and salt industries. The port is accessible to inland waterway vessels.

Background
Schweizerhalle ist ein bedeutendes Industriegebiet in den beiden basellandschaftlichen Gemeinden Muttenz und Pratteln bei Basel direkt am Rhein. Schweizerhalle gehört zum Wirtschaftsgebiet Nordwestschweiz und ist einer der Standorte der Schweizer Salinen sowie bekannter Chemiekonzerne wie Novartis und Clariant. Der Rangierbahnhof Basel-Muttenz, einer der grössten in Europa, befindet sich in direkter Nähe zum Areal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
256m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2661678 →
Wikidata
Q20963089 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CHWEI
Country
🇨🇭Switzerland
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
47.5322°
Longitude
7.6740°

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Where is the Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE?

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The Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE is a port in CH. Its UN/LOCODE is CHWEI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CHWEI mean?

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The first two characters, CH, are the ISO country code for CH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE?

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The Port of SCHWEIZERHALLE operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.