Port of Alblasserdam

NLABL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Alblasserdam

Also known as: Albas Canal, De Alblas, Graafstroom

This port is located on a canal in the Netherlands. It handles general cargo and has facilities for tugs and a drydock.

Background
Alblasserdam is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It covers an area of 10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi), of which 1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi) is water, and has a population of 20,136 as of 2021. Alblasserdam is officially a part of the Drechtsteden region. A portion of the small village of Kinderdijk, which boasts the largest and most famous concentration of windmills in the Netherlands, is part of Alblasserdam.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31150 →
GeoNames ID
2759916 →
Wikidata
Q736131 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.alblasserdam.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLABL
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Rotterdam Area
Latitude
51.8592°
Longitude
4.6563°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Alblasserdam?

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The approach to Alblasserdam is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 18.5 NM to the W. Other aids include Zandvoort Watertoren (31 NM N), Amsterdam Lighthouses (33.5 NM NNE), Verklikker (36.2 NM WSW), Watum (46.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Alblasserdam?

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The Port of Alblasserdam 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 Alblasserdam?

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You can track vessels near Alblasserdam (NLABL) 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 Alblasserdam?

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The Port of Alblasserdam is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLABL — 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 NLABL mean?

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The first two characters, NL, are the ISO country code for NL. 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 Alblasserdam?

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The Port of Alblasserdam 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.