Port of Gorinchem

NLGOR🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Gorinchem

Also known as: Groote Vliet, Grote Vliet

This port is located on a canal in the western Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for various goods.

Background
Gorinchem, also spelled Gorkum, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 21.93 km2 (8.47 sq mi) of which 3.10 km2 (1.20 sq mi) is water. It had a population of 37,410 in 2021.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2755059 →
Wikidata
Q244327 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gorinchem.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.8374°
Longitude
4.9660°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gorinchem is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 30.1 NM to the W. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (32.1 NM N), Zandvoort Watertoren (35.9 NM NNW), Watum (39.1 NM NE), Verklikker (47.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Gorinchem?

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The Port of Gorinchem 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 Gorinchem?

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You can track vessels near Gorinchem (NLGOR) 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 Gorinchem?

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The Port of Gorinchem is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLGOR — 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 NLGOR 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 Gorinchem?

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The Port of Gorinchem 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.