Port of Zutphen

NLZUT🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Zutphen

Also known as: Kanaal Zutphen-Enschede, Twente Kanaal, Twente-Rijnkanaal, Twentekanaalen, Twentekanalen, Twenthe Kanalen

Zutphen is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods. The port is situated on the IJssel river.

Background
Zutphen is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It lies some 30 km (18.6 mi) northeast of Arnhem, on the eastern bank of the river IJssel at the point where it is joined by the Berkel. First mentioned in the 11th century, the place-name appears to mean "south fen". In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen was merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. In 2021, the municipality had a population of 48,111.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2746057 →
Wikidata
Q109535 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.zutphen.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.1374°
Longitude
6.2209°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Zutphen is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 25.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (35.1 NM NNW), Blokzijl (35.8 NM NNW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (46.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Zutphen?

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The Port of Zutphen 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 Zutphen?

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You can track vessels near Zutphen (NLZUT) 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 Zutphen?

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The Port of Zutphen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZUT — 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 NLZUT 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 Zutphen?

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The Port of Zutphen 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.