Port of HERTEN

NLZAY🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of HERTEN

This port is located in Herten, Germany, within the industrial Ruhr Area. It functions as a canal port, facilitating inland waterway transport.

Background
Herten is a town and a municipality in the district of Recklinghausen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the industrial Ruhr Area, some 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Recklinghausen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2754327 →
Wikidata
Q3985 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.herten.de →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
51.1827°
Longitude
5.9613°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of HERTEN?

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The Port of HERTEN 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 HERTEN?

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You can track vessels near HERTEN (NLZAY) 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 HERTEN?

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The Port of HERTEN is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZAY — 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 NLZAY 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 HERTEN?

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The Port of HERTEN 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.