Port of ZWOLLE

NLZWO🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of ZWOLLE

Zwolle is a canal port located in the northeastern Netherlands. It serves as an inland port, handling various cargo types. The port is accessible to inland waterway vessels.

Background
Zwolle is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Overijssel and the province's second-largest municipality, after Enschede, and has a population of 132,441 as of December 2023. Zwolle borders the province of Gelderland and lies on the eastern side of the River IJssel.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.5171°
Longitude
6.0812°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2743475 →
Wikidata
Q793 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.zwolle.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to ZWOLLE is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 12.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (13.8 NM NW), Watum (19.6 NM WSW), Enkhuizen (37.8 NM W), Zeughoek (38.5 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 ZWOLLE?

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The Port of ZWOLLE 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 ZWOLLE?

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You can track vessels near ZWOLLE (NLZWO) 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 ZWOLLE?

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The Port of ZWOLLE is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZWO — 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 NLZWO 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 ZWOLLE?

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The Port of ZWOLLE 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.