Port of Terneuzen (NLTNZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Terneuzen (UN/LOCODE NLTNZ) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.3500° N, 3.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Netherlands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Terneuzen
Where is Port of Terneuzen located?
Port of Terneuzen is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.3500° N, 3.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Terneuzen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Terneuzen is NLTNZ — country code NL, location code TNZ.
How deep is Port of Terneuzen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Terneuzen has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Terneuzen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Terneuzen.
What type of harbor is Port of Terneuzen?
Port of Terneuzen is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Terneuzen have?
Port of Terneuzen is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Terneuzen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →