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Port of Buxtehude

DEBUX🇩🇪Germany

Also known as: Neuenschleusener Wettern

Buxtehude is a canal port located on the Este River in Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a local hub for cargo handling and vessel traffic within the Hamburg Metropolitan Region.

Background
Buxtehude, officially the Hanseatic City of Buxtehude, is a town on the Este River in Northern Germany, belonging to the district of Stade in Lower Saxony. It is part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and attached to the city's S-Bahn rapid transit network. Buxtehude is a medium-sized town and the second largest municipality in the Stade district. It lies on the southern border of the Altes Land in close proximity to the city-state of Hamburg. To the west lie the towns of Horneburg and Stade and to the south there are a number of incorporated villages featuring mostly upscale housing; e.g., Ottensen and Apensen.
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Elevation
7m
Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
53.4500°
Longitude
9.7000°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Buxtehude?+
The approach to Buxtehude is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pinneberg District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 7.4 NM to the N. Other aids include Somfletherwisch (7.5 NM NNW), Pagensand Mitte (17.6 NM NNW), Steinburg District Lighthouses (18.3 NM NNW), Großer Vogelsand (41 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
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You can track vessels near Buxtehude (DEBUX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for DEBUX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Buxtehude?+
The Port of Buxtehude 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.