Port of Ihlow

DEIHL🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Ihlow

Also known as: Ihlowerfehnkanal

Ihlow is a canal port located in Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Ems-Jade Canal.

Background
Ihlow is a village and a municipality in the district of Aurich, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 8 km southwest of Aurich, and 15 km east of Emden.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
DE-BB
Latitude
53.3890°
Longitude
7.4494°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13519533 →
Wikidata
Q569739 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ihlow.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ihlow is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the W. Other aids include Pegel Ley (17.6 NM WNW), Eemshaven Range Rear (22.1 NM W), Jade Basin Lighthouses (26.8 NM ENE), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (27.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ihlow?

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The Port of Ihlow 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 Ihlow?

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You can track vessels near Ihlow (DEIHL) 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 Ihlow?

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The Port of Ihlow is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEIHL — 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 DEIHL 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 Ihlow?

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The Port of Ihlow 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.