Port of Schalkwijk

NLSKW🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Schalkwijk

Also known as: Schalkwijksche Wetering, Schalkwijkse Wetering

Schalkwijk is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Dutch canal network.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2747700 →

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
NL-UT
Latitude
51.9833°
Longitude
5.1833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Schalkwijk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 24.1 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Watum (27.3 NM NE), Zandvoort Watertoren (33.6 NM NW), Brielle (38.1 NM W), Enkhuizen (39.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Schalkwijk?

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The Port of Schalkwijk 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 Schalkwijk?

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You can track vessels near Schalkwijk (NLSKW) 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 Schalkwijk?

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The Port of Schalkwijk is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLSKW — 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 NLSKW 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 Schalkwijk?

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The Port of Schalkwijk 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.