Port of Schwelgern

DESGW🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Schwelgern

Schwelgern is a port located on the Rhine River in Germany. It is operated by Eisenbahn und Häfen GmbH.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
21m

Operations & Services

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Eisenbahn und Häfen GmbH

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DESGW
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Rhine
Latitude
51.5073°
Longitude
6.7255°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11978812 →
Wikidata
Q38110855 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Schwelgern?

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The Port of Schwelgern 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 Schwelgern?

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You can track vessels near Schwelgern (DESGW) 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 Schwelgern?

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The Port of Schwelgern is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DESGW — 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 DESGW 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 Schwelgern?

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The Port of Schwelgern 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.