Port of Meteren

NLGE7🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Meteren

Meteren is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway traffic. The port's primary function is to facilitate the movement of goods along the canal system.

Background
Meteren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 10 km west of Tiel.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GE
Latitude
51.8667°
Longitude
5.2833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLGE7
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745265 →
Wikidata
Q3112511 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Meteren is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 31.6 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (31.9 NM NNW), Zandvoort Watertoren (41.2 NM NW), Brielle (41.6 NM W), Enkhuizen (46.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Meteren?

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The Port of Meteren 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 Meteren?

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You can track vessels near Meteren (NLGE7) 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 Meteren?

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The Port of Meteren is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLGE7 — 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 NLGE7 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 Meteren?

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The Port of Meteren 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.