Port of Fresenburg

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Also known as: Fresenburger Kanal

Fresenburg is a port located on the Dortmund–Ems Canal in Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods transported via inland waterways.

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Fresenburg is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
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Elevation
5m
Subdivision
DE-NI
Body of Water
Dortmund–Ems Canal
Latitude
52.8833°
Longitude
7.3000°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
DEFRE
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)
Type
Port
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fresenburg?

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The approach to Fresenburg is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 29.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (37.8 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (41.1 NM NNW), Jade Basin Lighthouses (47.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Fresenburg?

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The Port of Fresenburg 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 Fresenburg?

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You can track vessels near Fresenburg (DEFRE) 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 Fresenburg?

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The Port of Fresenburg is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEFRE — 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 DEFRE 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 Fresenburg?

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The Port of Fresenburg 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.