Port of Niehl/Köln

DENHL🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Niehl/Köln

This inland port is located in Cologne, Germany, on the Rhine River. It serves as a vital transshipment hub for bulk goods and containers. The port handles a significant volume of cargo, facilitating trade within Germany and across Europe.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
42m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2867837 →
Wikidata
Q1988913 →
Official Site
www.hgk.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DENHL
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
50.9783°
Longitude
6.9755°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Niehl/Köln?

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The Port of Niehl/Köln 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 Niehl/Köln?

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You can track vessels near Niehl/Köln (DENHL) 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 Niehl/Köln?

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The Port of Niehl/Köln is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DENHL — 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 DENHL 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 Niehl/Köln?

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The Port of Niehl/Köln 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.