Port of Castrop-Rauxel

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About Port of Castrop-Rauxel

Also known as: Hafen Victor

Castrop-Rauxel is a harbor located in the Ruhr Area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods, particularly those related to the region's industrial activities.

Background
Castrop-Rauxel, often simply referred to as Castrop by locals, is a former coal mining city in the eastern part of the Ruhr Area within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
58m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Latitude
51.5500°
Longitude
7.3000°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2817495 →
Wikidata
Q3898 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.castrop-rauxel.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Castrop-Rauxel?

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The Port of Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel?

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You can track vessels near Castrop-Rauxel (DECRL) 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 Castrop-Rauxel?

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The Port of Castrop-Rauxel is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DECRL — 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 DECRL 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 Castrop-Rauxel?

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The Port of Castrop-Rauxel 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.