Port of Hamburg (DEHAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hamburg (UN/LOCODE DEHAM) is a large canal or lake harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.5500° N, 9.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hamburg
Where is Port of Hamburg located?
Port of Hamburg is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.5500° N, 9.9333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamburg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamburg is DEHAM — country code DE, location code HAM.
How deep is Port of Hamburg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hamburg has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Hamburg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hamburg.
What type of harbor is Port of Hamburg?
Port of Hamburg is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hamburg have?
Port of Hamburg is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hamburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →