Port of Enschede

NLENS🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Enschede

Enschede is a port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a logistics hub for the surrounding region.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.2174°
Longitude
6.8841°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLENS
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Enschede is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 45.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Watum (47.2 NM W), Schokland Noordpunt (48.3 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 Enschede?

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The Port of Enschede 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 Enschede?

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You can track vessels near Enschede (NLENS) 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 Enschede?

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The Port of Enschede is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLENS — 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 NLENS 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 Enschede?

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The Port of Enschede 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.