Port of Gramsbergen

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About Port of Gramsbergen

Also known as: Coevorden-Vecht Canal, Coevorden-Vechtkanaal, Coevordens Vecht Kanaal, Koevorden-Vechtkanaal, Koevorderkanaal

This canal port is situated on the Almelo-de Haandrik Canal in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It serves as a transportation node, connecting to regional road and rail networks.

Background
Gramsbergen is a small Dutch city on the Vechte, located in the municipality of Hardenberg and the province of Overijssel. The town is located on corridors of different transportation modes: The N34, the Zwolle - Emmen railway and the Almelo - de Haandrik canal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2757934 →
Wikidata
Q3112112 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gramsbergen.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLGBG
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
52.6064°
Longitude
6.6725°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gramsbergen is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 27.9 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (32.7 NM W), Watum (41.5 NM WSW), Emshörn (49.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Gramsbergen?

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The Port of Gramsbergen 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 Gramsbergen?

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You can track vessels near Gramsbergen (NLGBG) 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 Gramsbergen?

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The Port of Gramsbergen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLGBG — 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 NLGBG 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 Gramsbergen?

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The Port of Gramsbergen 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.