Port of Elsfleth (DEELS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Elsfleth (UN/LOCODE DEELS) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.2333° N, 8.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- 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 Elsfleth
Where is Port of Elsfleth located?
Port of Elsfleth is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.2333° N, 8.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Elsfleth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Elsfleth is DEELS — country code DE, location code ELS.
How deep is Port of Elsfleth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Elsfleth has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Elsfleth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Elsfleth.
What type of harbor is Port of Elsfleth?
Port of Elsfleth is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Elsfleth have?
Port of Elsfleth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Elsfleth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →