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Port of Frankfurt am Main

DEFRA🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Frankfurt am Main

This inland port is situated on the Main River in Germany's Hesse region. It serves as a key transshipment point for goods moving via inland waterways.

Background
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany. Located in the foreland of the Taunus on its namesake Main, the city forms a continuous conurbation with Offenbach am Main; its urban area has a population of over 2.7 million. Frankfurt is the heart of the larger Rhine-Main metropolitan region, which has a population of more than 5.8 million and is Germany's second-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr region. Home to the European Central Bank, the city serves as one of the four institutional seats of the European Union. Frankfurt is classified by the GaWC as an Alpha-rated world city.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
103m

Operations & Services

History

Established
0100

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-HE
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Main
Latitude
50.1059°
Longitude
8.6894°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2856302 →
Wikidata
Q1794 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
frankfurt.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Frankfurt am Main?+
The Port of Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?+
You can track vessels near Frankfurt am Main (DEFRA) 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 DEFRA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Frankfurt am Main?+
The Port of Frankfurt am Main 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.