Port of Nordhorn

DENHN🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Nordhorn

Also known as: Almelo-Nordhorn Kanal, Kanaal Almelo-Nordhorn, Kanaal Almeloo-Noordhorn, Kanaal Almeloo-Nordhorn, Nordhorn-Almelo-Kanal

This canal port is located in Nordhorn, Germany, in the southwest of Lower Saxony near the Dutch border. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network.

Background
Nordhorn, is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the district seat of Grafschaft Bentheim, located in the southwest corner of the state, near the border of the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
52.4333°
Longitude
7.0833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759885 →
Wikidata
Q4133 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.nordhorn.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Nordhorn is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 45.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (49.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Nordhorn?

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The Port of Nordhorn 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 Nordhorn?

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You can track vessels near Nordhorn (DENHN) 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 Nordhorn?

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The Port of Nordhorn is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DENHN — 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 DENHN 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 Nordhorn?

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The Port of Nordhorn 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.