Port of LOCHEM

NLLCH🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of LOCHEM

This port is a canal-based facility located in the Netherlands. It serves as a point of transit for inland waterway vessels.

Background
Lochem is a city and municipality in the province of Gelderland in the Eastern Netherlands. In 2005, it merged with the municipality of Gorssel, retaining the name of Lochem. As of 2019, it had a population of 33,590.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
11m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759428 →
Wikidata
Q932058 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lochem.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.1580°
Longitude
6.4080°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to LOCHEM is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 31.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Blokzijl (37.4 NM NNW), Schokland Noordpunt (37.7 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 LOCHEM?

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The Port of LOCHEM 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 LOCHEM?

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You can track vessels near LOCHEM (NLLCH) 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 LOCHEM?

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The Port of LOCHEM is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLLCH — 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 NLLCH 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 LOCHEM?

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The Port of LOCHEM 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.