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Port of Lübeck

DELBC🇩🇪Germany

Also known as: Elbe-Lubeck-Kanal, Elbe-Lübeck-Kanal, Elbe-Trave Kanal

Lübeck is a Baltic Sea port situated on the Trave River. It serves as a key transshipment point for general cargo and containers. The port is accessible via the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, connecting it to the North Sea.

Background
The Elbe–Lübeck Canal is an artificial waterway in eastern Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It connects the rivers Elbe and Trave, creating an inland water route across the drainage divide from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. The canal includes seven locks and runs for a length of 64 kilometres (40 mi) between the cities of Lübeck in the north and Lauenburg in the south by way of the Mölln lakes. The modern canal was built in the 1890s to replace the Stecknitz Canal, a medieval watercourse linking the same two rivers.
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Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
6m
Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
M
Repair Code
B
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Lübecker Hafengesellschaft
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
DELBC
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
Baltic Sea
Body of Water
Trave
Latitude
53.8900°
Longitude
10.7460°
WPI No.
28880
GeoNames ID
2931290
Wikidata
Q686569
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lübeck?+
The approach to Lübeck is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hohen Wieschendorf Unterfeuer Lighthouse at 21.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Hohen Wieschendorf Oberfeuer (25.1 NM E), Gollwitz West (26.7 NM ENE), Mönkeberg Deviationsbake (33.6 NM NW), Pinneberg District Lighthouses (42.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lübeck?+
The Port of Lübeck is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
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What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lübeck?+
The Port of Lübeck 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.