Port of Vlaardingen (NLVLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vlaardingen (UN/LOCODE NLVLA) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.9000° N, 4.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- 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 Vlaardingen
Where is Port of Vlaardingen located?
Port of Vlaardingen is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.9000° N, 4.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlaardingen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlaardingen is NLVLA — country code NL, location code VLA.
How deep is Port of Vlaardingen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vlaardingen has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Vlaardingen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vlaardingen.
What type of harbor is Port of Vlaardingen?
Port of Vlaardingen is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vlaardingen have?
Port of Vlaardingen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vlaardingen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →