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Port of Biddinghuizen

NLBNZ🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Biddinghuizen

Biddinghuizen is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Flevoland. Established in 1963, it serves as a logistical hub for the surrounding agricultural region.

Background
Biddinghuizen is a village in the municipality of Dronten in the Netherlands. It is situated in the center of the province of Flevoland, about 13 km north of the city of Harderwijk.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-5m

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History

Established
1963

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Type
Name
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-FL
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.4545°
Longitude
5.6891°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2743906 →
Wikidata
Q599331 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Biddinghuizen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 6.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (12.5 NM NNE), Blokzijl (17.4 NM NNE), Amsterdam Lighthouses (25.2 NM W), Enkhuizen (25.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Biddinghuizen?

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The Port of Biddinghuizen 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 Biddinghuizen?

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You can track vessels near Biddinghuizen (NLBNZ) 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 NLBNZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Biddinghuizen?

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The Port of Biddinghuizen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLBNZ — 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 NLBNZ 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 Biddinghuizen?

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The Port of Biddinghuizen 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.