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Port of Odense

DKODE🇩🇰Denmark

Port Location

About Port of Odense

Also known as: Odense Canal, Odense Kanal

Odense Harbour is Denmark's seventh largest commercial port, situated at the end of Odense Kanal. It handles general cargo and is a key facility for the region's industries. The port comprises an Inner Harbour and the Odense Steel Terminal.

Background
Odense Harbour is the port of Odense, Denmark. Founded in 1803, Denmark's only canal harbour is the country's seventh largest commercial port in terms of turnover. It consists primarily of Inner Harbour, at the end of Odense Canal, and Odense Steel Terminal of Munkebo, which is located adjacent to the Odense Steel Shipyard. The port has a land area of approximately 4,000,000 square metres (43,000,000 sq ft) and a water area of almost 1,000,000 square metres (11,000,000 sq ft). Its industrial importance has declined since the 1960s, but a transformation is underway, including new residential and small business areas.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Kattegat
Body of Water
Odense Kanal
Latitude
55.4230°
Longitude
10.3985°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DKODE
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2615873 →
Wikidata
Q12329867 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Odense?+
The approach to Odense is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Romsø Tue Lighthouse at 16.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Fakkebjerg (16.7 NM ESE), Tvingsberg Bagfyr (17.5 NM WSW), Tvingsberg (18.5 NM WSW), Assens (19.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Odense?+
The Port of Odense 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 Odense?+
You can track vessels near Odense (DKODE) 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 DKODE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Odense?+
The Port of Odense 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.