DENUE Port Code Lookup
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Nuernberg Port is the seaport of Nurnberg, in the city of Nurnbergin Germany. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DENUE.
Port Overview
NUERNBERG, identified by UN/LOCODE DENUE, is an inland port in Nuremberg, Germany, located on the Main-Danube Canal at approximately 49.452900° N, 11.077500° E. It is not a coastal seaport; its logistics role is to connect Bavarian manufacturing and distribution markets with European maritime gateways through barge, rail and road networks. For international container cargo, our service team normally treats DENUE as an inland origin or destination and plans the ocean leg through a suitable North Sea or continental gateway selected according to the carrier schedule, cargo characteristics and final delivery point. Port-side handling, customs status, equipment availability and inland capacity must be confirmed for each shipment because operating conditions can vary by terminal, booking and season.
| UN/LOCODE | DENUE |
|---|---|
| Port / city | NUERNBERG / NURNBERG, Germany |
| Port classification | Inland port and intermodal logistics location |
| Geographic area | Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea service region in the supplied platform data |
| Coordinates | 49.452900° N, 11.077500° E |
Key Highlights
- Inland, not ocean-facingOcean freight planning requires a coordinated gateway-to-Nuremberg inland leg rather than a vessel call at DENUE.
- Trimodal logistics potentialContainer movements may be arranged by barge, rail or truck, subject to terminal acceptance and the selected service pattern.
- Central Bavarian distribution roleNuremberg supports industrial, automotive, engineering, consumer and regional distribution cargo flows.
- Schedule sensitivityLock availability, barge or rail rotations, terminal cut-offs and truck capacity can affect the final transit plan.
- Customs-status planningOur team should confirm whether cargo moves under transit, Union status or an import-clearance arrangement before dispatch.
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Intermodal facilities in the Nuremberg port area generally support container transfer and temporary handling; acceptance, weight limits, reefer plugs and empty-equipment arrangements must be checked with the nominated operator.
- Barge and rail interfaces: The Main-Danube Canal and rail connections provide possible alternatives to an all-truck movement, with routing dependent on current schedules and available capacity.
- Road collection and delivery: Local drayage can be arranged for factory pickup, terminal delivery and final distribution, subject to vehicle type, loading restrictions and appointment requirements.
- Warehousing and logistics: The surrounding logistics area supports storage, consolidation, deconsolidation and distribution services; bonded or customs-controlled handling must be confirmed for the specific facility.
- Project and breakbulk handling: Oversized, heavy or non-containerized cargo requires a separate feasibility review covering lifting equipment, route access, permits and terminal acceptance.
Routes & Transit Times
- Asia–Nuremberg: Cargo usually moves by ocean to a suitable European gateway, followed by rail, barge or truck to Nuremberg. The gateway, carrier service, transshipment plan and inland mode should be selected before quotation.
- European short-sea and continental flows: Shipments may be connected through North Sea or other European gateway networks, with the final inland leg determined by the carrier and cargo destination.
- Transit planning: We provide an indicative transit range only after confirming the origin, gateway, equipment type, customs status and delivery address. Published schedules are not a guarantee of actual arrival.
- Main delay factors: Vessel or barge rollover, rail capacity, terminal congestion, river or canal restrictions, customs inspection, empty-container shortages and driver appointment availability can all extend the plan.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Nuremberg is positioned to serve the wider Franconian and Bavarian market, with onward connections to manufacturing and distribution locations in southern and central Germany. Final serviceability depends on the exact postcode, equipment and delivery restrictions.
- Automotive components, machinery, mechanical equipment and industrial parts.
- Electrical goods, engineering products, packaged consumer goods and retail distribution cargo.
- Chemicals and regulated materials, subject to German and EU dangerous-goods requirements and facility acceptance.
- Full-container loads, LCL consolidations, palletized cargo and time-sensitive replenishment shipments.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Do not use the ocean vessel cut-off as the inland terminal cut-off. Our service team should obtain the actual VGM, document, gate-in and customs deadlines from the nominated carrier or terminal.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packaging details and safety documents before booking. Acceptance by the inland terminal and each connecting mode must be reconfirmed.
- Customs and transit: Confirm EORI details, commercial invoice, packing list, origin information, commodity code and the party responsible for import clearance. Transit documents must remain consistent with the cargo, seal and routing.
- Inland delivery restrictions: Check payload, container tare, chassis compatibility, loading hours, driver appointments, ADR requirements and site access before dispatch. Heavy or abnormal loads may require route surveys or permits.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: container type, gross weight, dimensions, commodity, temperature requirements, hazardous status, origin and final postcode.
- Request at least one schedule using rail or barge and one truck-based alternative when the delivery date is important; compare total lead time rather than ocean transit alone.
- Reserve equipment early for peak periods and verify empty release, return location, demurrage or detention terms and terminal appointment procedures before confirming the inland plan.
- Use suitable export packaging, moisture protection and lashing for the combined ocean and inland movement. Our team can review packing details for fragile, heavy or project cargo before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DENUE a seaport?
No. DENUE refers to Nuremberg, an inland port location in Germany. Ocean containers must be routed through a suitable maritime gateway and then moved inland by an agreed combination of rail, barge or truck.
Can our shipment be delivered directly to a Nuremberg terminal?
Usually, this depends on the nominated terminal, equipment type, cargo status and available handling service. Our service team will verify the terminal code, receiving window, container acceptance and final delivery responsibility before dispatch.
Which inland mode should we choose?
Rail or barge can be useful for planned flows and larger volumes, while truck may offer more flexible door delivery. The best option depends on the required date, cargo weight, terminal schedule, service reliability and final postcode.
What information is required for a quotation to DENUE?
Please provide origin and destination, Incoterms, commodity, container size, gross weight, volume, hazardous or temperature requirements, customs status, requested delivery date and whether the cargo needs terminal handling or door delivery.
How should urgent cargo be handled?
Our team should first check equipment release, gateway availability, inland capacity and customs readiness. A truck-based contingency may be considered, but any premium, capacity limitation and delivery appointment must be confirmed before acceptance.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary port record: UN/LOCODE, name, country, city, coordinates and platform service indicators are reproduced from the supplied DENUE port dataset. The platform indicators describe available service records and are not a statement of physical terminal capacity or current sailing frequency.
Port and logistics reference: General inland-port and intermodal context may be checked against the operator and port-network information available through bayernhafen.de.
Customs and compliance reference: German customs procedures and official customs guidance should be verified through zoll.de.
Verification boundary: Terminal acceptance, cut-offs, equipment availability, rates, customs instructions, inland schedules and transit times are operationally changeable. Our service team confirms these items with the relevant carrier, terminal, customs party and delivery site before shipment execution.