Port of Kehl

DEKEH🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Kehl

Kehl is a port situated on the Rhine River in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods, primarily handling bulk cargo. The port is accessible to inland waterway vessels navigating the Rhine.

Background
Kehl is a city with around 38,000 inhabitants in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. It lies in the region of Baden on the Rhine River, at the confluence with the smaller Kinzig River, directly opposite the French and Alsatian city of Strasbourg. It is the third-largest city of the Ortenaukreis after Offenburg and Lahr/Schwarzwald.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
138m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2930380 →
Wikidata
Q15979 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kehl.de →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-BW
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Rhine
Latitude
48.5907°
Longitude
7.8212°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kehl?

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The Port of Kehl 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 Kehl?

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You can track vessels near Kehl (DEKEH) 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 Kehl?

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The Port of Kehl is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEKEH — 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 DEKEH 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 Kehl?

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The Port of Kehl 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.