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Port of Aarhus

DKAAR🇩🇰Denmark

Port Location

About Port of Aarhus

Also known as: Arhus Havn, Århus Havn

The Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest container port, handling over half of the nation's container traffic. Located in the city of Aarhus on the east coast of Jutland, it is a significant hub for bulk cargo and general goods.

Background
The Port of Aarhus is a deep-sea port located in the city of Aarhus. It is the largest container port in Denmark, handling more than 50% of country's container traffic. The Port of Aarhus shipped roughly 8.4 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2017.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1845

Terminals

APM TERMINALS AARHUS

APM TERMINALS

Osthavnsvej 43, 8100 Aarhus, Denmark

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
DKAAR
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DK-82
Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Kattegat
Latitude
56.1540°
Longitude
10.2295°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7647536 →
Wikidata
Q301442 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.aarhushavn.dk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aarhus?+
The approach to Aarhus is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Århus Østhavn Østre Bølgebryder Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the S. Other aids include Århus Østmole (0.5 NM N), Århus Vestmole (0.5 NM N), Århus Havn Forfyr (0.6 NM N), Århus Østhavn (0.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Aarhus?+
The Port of Aarhus is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state 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 Aarhus?+
You can track vessels near Aarhus (DKAAR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for DKAAR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aarhus?+
The Port of Aarhus 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.