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UNLOCODEDEHGL
CountryGermany
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
0Lat54.1724
Lng7.8957
Classificationferry_202607
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About This Seaport
As Germany's only true offshore island, Helgoland (DEHGL) depends entirely on sea transport for supplies and trade: Helgoland Fracht-Kontor GmbH, working with shipping company Karl Meyer, runs a weekly liner service with two cargo vessels linking Cuxhaven to the island year-round. The South Harbour serves as the main cargo transshipment point and as a weather-protected arrival area for ferry passengers travelling mainly from Cuxhaven, Hamburg and Büsum. For 2026, the HGH harbour project company has commissioned Ostseestaal to build a new all-electric ferry, the Dünenfähre, 15.2 metres long with room for 95 passengers, replacing the "Witte Kliff" after 28 years on the roughly one-kilometre route to the neighbouring island of Düne. Helgoland handles no industrial-scale container or bulk cargo; freight is limited to general goods, food, building materials and restocking for the island's duty-free retail trade. There is naturally no rail or road link to the mainland, so all traffic moves by sea. Cuxhaven is the nearest mainland port with full cargo infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Helgoland?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Helgoland is DEHGL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Helgoland located?▼
The port of Helgoland is located in Germany (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
Location & Weather
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54.17244, 7.89572
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