Port of Driel

NLDRL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Driel

Driel is a canal port located on the south bank of the Rhine River in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

Background
Driel is a village in the municipality of Overbetuwe, approximately four kilometers southwest of Arnhem on the south bank of the Rhine, in the Netherlands.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2756588 →
Wikidata
Q1614971 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.overbetuwe.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-GE
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.9672°
Longitude
5.8125°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Driel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 24.2 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (38.1 NM NW), Schokland Noordpunt (41.4 NM N), Blokzijl (44.6 NM N), Enkhuizen (48.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Driel?

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The Port of Driel 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 Driel?

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You can track vessels near Driel (NLDRL) 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 Driel?

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The Port of Driel is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLDRL — 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 NLDRL 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 Driel?

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The Port of Driel 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.