Port of KOUDUM

NLKDM🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of KOUDUM

Koudum is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within the Friesland region.

Background
Koudum is a village in the northern Netherlands. It is located in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland. Nearby villages include Molkwerum to the west, Workum to the north and Hemelum to the south. The population of Koudum was 2,700 in 2019. The nearest train station is the Koudum-Molkwerum railway station.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2752366 →
Wikidata
Q2228461 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.koudum.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.9113°
Longitude
5.4562°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to KOUDUM is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeughoek Lighthouse at 14.9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Harlingen Range Rear (15.9 NM N), Schokland Noordpunt (19.3 NM SE), Blokzijl (21 NM SE), Enkhuizen (22 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of KOUDUM?

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The Port of KOUDUM 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 KOUDUM?

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You can track vessels near KOUDUM (NLKDM) 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 KOUDUM?

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The Port of KOUDUM is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLKDM — 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 NLKDM 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 KOUDUM?

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The Port of KOUDUM 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.