Port of Cuxhaven (DECUX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cuxhaven (UN/LOCODE DECUX) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.8667° N, 8.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cuxhaven
Where is Port of Cuxhaven located?
Port of Cuxhaven is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.8667° N, 8.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cuxhaven?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cuxhaven is DECUX — country code DE, location code CUX.
How deep is Port of Cuxhaven?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cuxhaven has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Cuxhaven require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cuxhaven.
What type of harbor is Port of Cuxhaven?
Port of Cuxhaven is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cuxhaven have?
Port of Cuxhaven is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cuxhaven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →