Port of Neuss

DENSS🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Neuss

Also known as: Erftkanal

Located on the Rhine River in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, this port serves as a key inland transshipment hub. It handles bulk cargo and general goods, facilitating barge traffic along the vital waterway.

Background
Neuss is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is on the west bank of the Rhine opposite Düsseldorf. Neuss is the largest city within the Rhein-Kreis Neuss district. It is primarily known for its historic Roman sites, as well as the annual Neusser Bürger-Schützenfest. Neuss and Trier share the title of "Germany's oldest city", and in 1984 Neuss celebrated the 2000th anniversary of its founding in 16 BCE.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
31m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2929673 →
Wikidata
Q2948 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.neuss.de →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
51.2114°
Longitude
6.7027°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Neuss?

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The Port of Neuss 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 Neuss?

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You can track vessels near Neuss (DENSS) 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 Neuss?

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The Port of Neuss is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DENSS — 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 DENSS 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 Neuss?

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The Port of Neuss 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.