Port of Eefde

NLEFE🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Eefde

Also known as: Kanaal Zutphen-Enschede, Twente Kanaal, Twente-Rijnkanaal, Twentekanaalen, Twentekanalen, Twenthe Kanalen

Eefde is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Twenthekanaal waterway.

Background
Eefde is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem, about 3 km northeast of the city of Zutphen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GE
Latitude
52.1667°
Longitude
6.2333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2746057 →
Wikidata
Q2097376 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Eefde is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 25.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (33.8 NM NNW), Blokzijl (34.3 NM NNW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (46.5 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 Eefde?

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The Port of Eefde 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 Eefde?

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You can track vessels near Eefde (NLEFE) 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 Eefde?

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The Port of Eefde is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLEFE — 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 NLEFE 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 Eefde?

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The Port of Eefde 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.