Port of Kelpen

NLKPE🇳🇱Netherlands

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Port of Kelpen NLKPE

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About Port of Kelpen

Also known as: Visschensteertlossing, Vissensteertlossing

Kelpen is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Limburg. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Maas–Scheldt Canal.

Background
Kelpen-Oler is een kerkdorp in Limburg (Nederland) en valt onder de gemeente Leudal. Het dorp heeft 1.185 inwoners.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
31m

Region

Subdivision
NL-LI
Latitude
51.2167°
Longitude
5.8333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745477 →
Wikidata
Q2572870 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kelpen?

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The Port of Kelpen 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 Kelpen?

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You can track vessels near Kelpen (NLKPE) 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 Kelpen?

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The Port of Kelpen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLKPE — 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 NLKPE 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 Kelpen?

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The Port of Kelpen 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.