Port of 's-Hertogenbosch

NLHTB🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of 's-Hertogenbosch

Also known as: Hertogs Wetering van Hoog Gemaal, Hertogswetering, Hertogswetering van Hoog Hemaal

This inland port is situated on a canal in North Brabant, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection for the region.

Background
's-Hertogenbosch, colloquially known as Den Bosch, is a city and municipality in the Netherlands with a population of 160,783. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population. The city is directly south of the Maas river and near the Waal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1185

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-NB
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.6994°
Longitude
5.3021°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2754323 →
Wikidata
Q2766547 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.s-hertogenbosch.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of 's-Hertogenbosch?

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The approach to 's-Hertogenbosch is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 40.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (41.7 NM NNW), Brielle (44 NM WNW), Zandvoort Watertoren (49.5 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 's-Hertogenbosch?

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The Port of 's-Hertogenbosch 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 's-Hertogenbosch?

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You can track vessels near 's-Hertogenbosch (NLHTB) 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 's-Hertogenbosch?

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The Port of 's-Hertogenbosch is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHTB — 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 NLHTB 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 's-Hertogenbosch?

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The Port of 's-Hertogenbosch 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.