Port of Köln

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About Port of Köln

Located on the Rhine River in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, Köln is a significant inland port. It handles bulk cargo and general goods, serving industrial and commercial needs. The port is accessible to a variety of inland waterway vessels.

Background
Köln ist eine kreisfreie Stadt im Land Nordrhein-Westfalen mit rund einer Million Einwohnern. Sie ist die bevölkerungsreichste Gemeinde des Bundeslandes und die viertgrößte Deutschlands.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
40m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12639963 →
Wikidata
Q365 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.stadt-koeln.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DECGN
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Rhine
Latitude
50.9275°
Longitude
6.9760°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Köln?

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The Port of Köln is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Köln?

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You can track vessels near Köln (DECGN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Köln?

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The Port of Köln is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DECGN — 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 DECGN mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. 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 Köln?

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The Port of Köln 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.