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UNLOCODEDE ELS
CountryGermany
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth3.4 m
Lat53.2333
Lng8.4667
Classificationfeeder_202606
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About This Seaport
Elsfleth owes its profile less to cargo throughput than to the maritime players based here – a nautical college, resident shipping companies and a small yard offering a compact dry dock and limited repairs. The town sits where the River Hunte meets the Lower Weser and forms the seaward gateway to the inland port of Oldenburg, a route closed to seagoing vessels since the 2024 Hunte railway-bridge collision and not expected to reopen before late 2027. Its own commercial handling is modest. For breakbulk, dry bulk and containers on the Lower Weser, shippers turn to the Lower Saxony ports of Brake and Nordenham and to Bremen/Bremerhaven. Elsfleth is best understood as a maritime-industry location rather than a freight terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Elsfleth?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Elsfleth is DE ELS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Elsfleth located?▼
The port of Elsfleth is located in Germany (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Elsfleth?▼
Elsfleth is a Very Small harbor of type River (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Elsfleth?▼
The channel depth of Elsfleth is 3.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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53.23333, 8.46667
Channel depth: 3.4 m
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