Port of Hengelo

NLHGL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Hengelo

Hengelo is a canal port located in the eastern Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network.

Background
Hengelo is a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands, in the Twente region, in the province of Overijssel. It is part of a larger urban area that also includes Enschede, Borne, Almelo and Oldenzaal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2750844 →
Wikidata
Q10006 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.hengelo.nl →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.2652°
Longitude
6.7906°

Terminals

CTT HENGELO

COMBI TERMINAL TWENTE B.V.

Zuidelijke Havenweg 4, 7554RR, Hengelo, The Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hengelo is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 41.3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Watum (43.3 NM W), Schokland Noordpunt (43.8 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 Hengelo?

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The Port of Hengelo 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 Hengelo?

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You can track vessels near Hengelo (NLHGL) 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 Hengelo?

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The Port of Hengelo is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHGL — 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 NLHGL 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 Hengelo?

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The Port of Hengelo 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.