Germany

Port of Bremerhaven (DE BRV)

Germany
Port of Bremerhaven, Germany © Helmut Seger · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE DE BRV
Coordinates 53.5333, 8.5833 (53°32′N 8°35′E)
Region DE-HB
Nearest city Bremerhaven
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #264
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 529.84

Located in Germany, the port of Bremerhaven serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Bremerhaven has a Large harbor of the River, tide gates type. Ships approaching Bremerhaven work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bremerhaven located?
Bremerhaven is a seaport in Germany.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bremerhaven?
The UN/LOCODE for Bremerhaven is DE BRV.
What is the channel depth at Bremerhaven?
The channel depth at Bremerhaven is 11 m.
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