Port of Elten

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About Port of Elten

Elten is a port situated on the Rhine River in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods, primarily handling bulk cargo. The port accommodates inland waterway vessels typical of Rhine traffic.

Background
Elten is a German village located in North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a population of around 4,500. Since 1975, it has been part of the town of Emmerich am Rhein. Between 1949 and 1963, Elten was part of the Netherlands. There is a substantial minority of Dutch citizens.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
19m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Body of Water
Rhine
Latitude
51.8667°
Longitude
6.1500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEETN
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2830139 →
Wikidata
Q895714 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Elten?

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The approach to Elten is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 35.1 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (49.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Elten?

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The Port of Elten 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 Elten?

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You can track vessels near Elten (DEETN) 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 Elten?

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The Port of Elten is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEETN — 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 DEETN 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 Elten?

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The Port of Elten 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.