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Port of Almelo

NLALM🇳🇱Netherlands

Port Location

About Port of Almelo

Almelo is a canal port located in the eastern Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network.

Background
Almelo is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands. The main population centres are Almelo itself and the villages of Aadorp, Mariaparochie, and Bornerbroek. Almelo has about 75,000 inhabitants in the middle of the rolling countryside of Twente, with the industrial centres of Enschede and Hengelo as close neighbours but also with tourist towns like Ootmarsum, Delden and Markelo only a bicycle ride away.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
16m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2750322 →
Wikidata
Q988 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.almelo.nl →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-OV
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.3589°
Longitude
6.6505°

Terminals

CTT ALMELO

COMBI TERMINAL TWENTE B.V.

Columbus 7, 7609 RM Almelo, The Netherlands

www.ctt-twente.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Almelo?+
The approach to Almelo is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 33.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (36.5 NM WNW), Watum (37.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Almelo?+
The Port of Almelo 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 Almelo?+
You can track vessels near Almelo (NLALM) 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 NLALM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Almelo?+
The Port of Almelo 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.