Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rotterdam (UN/LOCODE NLRTM) is a large river (basins) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.9000° N, 4.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Netherlands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rotterdam
Where is Port of Rotterdam located?
Port of Rotterdam is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.9000° N, 4.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rotterdam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rotterdam is NLRTM — country code NL, location code RTM.
How deep is Port of Rotterdam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rotterdam has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Rotterdam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rotterdam.
What type of harbor is Port of Rotterdam?
Port of Rotterdam is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rotterdam have?
Port of Rotterdam is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rotterdam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →