Port of La Maxe

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About Port of La Maxe

Also known as: Canal des Mines de Fer de la Moselle, Canal of the Iron Mines of Moselle, Mines de la Moselle

This canal port is situated on the Moselle River in northeastern France. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

Background
La Maxe is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
157m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2993807 →
Wikidata
Q22202 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lamaxe.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRLMW
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
FR-57
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Moselle
Latitude
49.1589°
Longitude
6.1949°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of La Maxe?

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The Port of La Maxe 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 La Maxe?

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You can track vessels near La Maxe (FRLMW) 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 La Maxe?

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The Port of La Maxe is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRLMW — 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 FRLMW mean?

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The first two characters, FR, are the ISO country code for FR. 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 La Maxe?

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The Port of La Maxe 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.