Port of Friedrichsfeld

DEFHL🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Friedrichsfeld

Also known as: Wesel-Datteln Canal, Wesel-Datteln-Kanal, Wesel–Datteln Canal

Friedrichsfeld is a canal port located on the Lippe river in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
18m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2810672 →
Wikidata
Q1827445 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Lippe
Latitude
51.6305°
Longitude
6.6471°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Friedrichsfeld?

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The Port of Friedrichsfeld 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 Friedrichsfeld?

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You can track vessels near Friedrichsfeld (DEFHL) 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 Friedrichsfeld?

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The Port of Friedrichsfeld is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEFHL — 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 DEFHL 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 Friedrichsfeld?

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The Port of Friedrichsfeld 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.