Port of Wageningen

NLWGW🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Wageningen

Also known as: Indoorniksche Leigraaf, Indoorniksche Tochtsloot

This port is located on a canal in the central Netherlands. It serves as a local harbor, likely accommodating smaller vessels.

Background
Wageningen is a municipality and a historic city in the central Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland. It is famous for Wageningen University, which specialises in life sciences. The municipality had a population of 39,635 in 2021, of which many thousands are students from over 150 countries.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2753320 →
Wikidata
Q1305 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.wageningen.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.9703°
Longitude
5.6672°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wageningen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 23 NM to the N. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (34 NM NW), Schokland Noordpunt (41.4 NM N), Blokzijl (45.2 NM NNE), Enkhuizen (45.5 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 Wageningen?

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The Port of Wageningen 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 Wageningen?

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You can track vessels near Wageningen (NLWGW) 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 Wageningen?

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The Port of Wageningen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWGW — 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 NLWGW 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 Wageningen?

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The Port of Wageningen 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.