Port of Hedel

NLHDL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Hedel

Hedel is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point, primarily handling bulk cargo. The port is accessible to inland waterway vessels.

Background
Hedel is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 7 km northwest of 's-Hertogenbosch.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2758672 →
Wikidata
Q2195310 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.7477°
Longitude
5.2616°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hedel is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 38.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Watum (38.6 NM NNE), Brielle (41.8 NM WNW), Zandvoort Watertoren (46.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hedel?

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The Port of Hedel 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 Hedel?

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You can track vessels near Hedel (NLHDL) 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 Hedel?

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The Port of Hedel is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHDL — 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 NLHDL 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 Hedel?

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The Port of Hedel 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.