Germany

Port of Bremerhaven (DE BRV)

UN/LOCODE
DE BRV
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Bremerhaven
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Germany
Port of Bremerhaven, Germany © Helmut Seger · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
DE-HB
Coordinates
53.5333, 8.5833 (53°32′N 8°35′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, tide gates
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
4 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 tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container
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
#264
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #264
529.84
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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