Port of OLFEN

DEOLW🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of OLFEN

Also known as: Datteln-Hamm-Kanal

This port is located on a canal in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods.

Background
Olfen is a town in the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
55m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2938783 →
Wikidata
Q14937 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.olfen.de →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
51.7235°
Longitude
7.4223°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of OLFEN?

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The Port of OLFEN 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 OLFEN?

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You can track vessels near OLFEN (DEOLW) 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 OLFEN?

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The Port of OLFEN is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEOLW — 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 DEOLW 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 OLFEN?

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The Port of OLFEN 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.