Port of Heteren

NLHTR🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Heteren

Heteren is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods. The port is situated on the south bank of the Rhine River.

Background
Heteren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Overbetuwe, about 12 km southwest of Arnhem on the south bank of the Rhine.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

Region

Latitude
51.9499°
Longitude
5.7662°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2754285 →
Wikidata
Q3027065 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Heteren is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 24.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (37.5 NM NW), Schokland Noordpunt (42.4 NM N), Blokzijl (45.8 NM N), Enkhuizen (48.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Heteren?

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The Port of Heteren 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 Heteren?

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You can track vessels near Heteren (NLHTR) 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 Heteren?

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The Port of Heteren is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHTR — 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 NLHTR 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 Heteren?

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The Port of Heteren 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.