Port of Lathen

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About Port of Lathen

Also known as: Dortm-Ems-Kanal

Lathen is a port situated on the Dortmund–Ems Canal in Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway. The port handles various cargo types and accommodates inland waterway vessels.

Background
Lathen is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the location of the Emsland Transrapid Test facility, a testing site for Transrapid maglev trains.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
11m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13587271 →
Wikidata
Q551087 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.lathen.de →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
Dortmund–Ems Canal
Latitude
52.8655°
Longitude
7.3074°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lathen is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 30.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (38.9 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (42.2 NM NNW), Jade Basin Lighthouses (48.5 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 Lathen?

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The Port of Lathen 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 Lathen?

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You can track vessels near Lathen (DELAT) 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 Lathen?

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The Port of Lathen is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DELAT — 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 DELAT 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 Lathen?

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The Port of Lathen 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.