DEVEG Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of DEVEG
Vegesack Port is the seaport of Bremen, in the city of Bremenin Germany. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DEVEG.
Vegesack Port, Germany
Vegesack is a historic urban harbor in Bremen, northern Germany, positioned at the confluence of the Lesum and Weser. It is a small river-estuary harbor rather than a principal container gateway. The harbor basin is centrally located beside Vegesacker Bahnhofsplatz and the Haven Höövt shopping center, which makes local access, traffic management and working-hour coordination particularly important. The supplied port record describes a 285 m long and 60 m wide basin with approximately 465 m of quay length and gives the coordinates as 53.170100, 8.624700. For ocean container, project or regular liner cargo, our service team first verifies the actual receiving facility and then evaluates routing through the wider Bremen port system or another suitable German gateway.
| Port code | DEVEG |
|---|---|
| Country / city | Germany / Bremen |
| Port type | Urban river-estuary harbor on the Lesum–Weser system |
| Coordinates | 53.170100, 8.624700 |
| Recorded dimensions | Harbor basin: 285 m × 60 m; quay length: 465 m |
Decision Points for Forwarders
- River-port profile: DEVEG should not be presented as a guaranteed container mainline or deep-sea terminal; equipment and cargo acceptance must be confirmed case by case.
- Urban operating environment: The central location can make truck routing, delivery windows, bridge movements and vehicle access more sensitive than at a dedicated industrial terminal.
- Weser connectivity: The harbor entrance is linked to the Lesum and Weser, allowing logistics planning to consider regional waterborne and road connections, subject to nautical and terminal confirmation.
- Bremen gateway alternative: Mainline containers and regular liner cargo are normally assessed through the wider Bremen port network rather than assumed to load or discharge at Vegesack.
Facility Assessment
Harbor and quay
The supplied record identifies a 285 m by 60 m harbor basin and 465 m of quay. These figures describe the harbor geometry and should not be treated as proof of a particular vessel size, draft, crane rating or berth availability.
Container handling
The port record contains no regular container service data. Our team confirms whether the named delivery point can receive a container, whether handling equipment is available, and whether a Bremen-area terminal is required instead.
Breakbulk and project cargo
River-port and quay characteristics may support selected general, breakbulk or project movements, but cargo dimensions, lifting method, mooring requirements and berth suitability require advance approval.
Warehousing and inspection
Warehouse, customs inspection, bonded storage and empty-equipment arrangements should be booked against the confirmed operating facility. They should not be inferred solely from the DEVEG code.
Road access
Because the harbor is adjacent to a railway square and a shopping center, our service team checks truck restrictions, turning space, delivery windows, parking and any local traffic controls before dispatch.
Rail and barge connections
Regional rail or inland-waterway options may be relevant through the Bremen logistics area, but the exact interchange point, operator and cargo acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.
Routing and Schedule Considerations
- For imports and exports requiring ocean carriage, our service team normally compares a Bremen-area deep-sea or container gateway with direct delivery to the confirmed Vegesack-area facility. No direct liner service or fixed sailing pattern is assumed for DEVEG.
- Potential regional flows include European short-sea, inland-waterway, road and feeder connections through the Weser corridor. Actual routing depends on cargo type, terminal acceptance, vessel call plan and available equipment.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment, terminal cut-offs, barge or truck availability, river and weather conditions, customs status, bridge or urban access restrictions, and any inspection requirement.
- Our quotations show the confirmed operational route and indicative timing only after the receiving facility, cargo readiness, Incoterms, customs status and delivery address have been checked.
Regional Cargo Fit
- Primary service area: Vegesack and the wider Bremen–Weser region, with onward road distribution determined by the consignee location and vehicle restrictions.
- Likely cargo profile: general cargo, breakbulk, industrial components, project pieces and selected river-connected consignments may be considered where the confirmed facility accepts them.
- Containerized cargo: standard FCL and LCL shipments should normally be planned against a confirmed container terminal in the Bremen area unless the named Vegesack facility expressly accepts the equipment.
- Special cargo: oversized, heavy-lift, temperature-controlled and dangerous-goods shipments require a separate feasibility review covering access, lifting, storage, segregation and emergency arrangements.
Control Points Before Booking
- Cut-offs: DEVEG has no universally applicable cut-off published in the supplied data. Our team obtains the confirmed terminal, carrier or barge cut-off, gate appointment and document deadline before issuing final instructions.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and SDS where applicable. Acceptance, segregation and notification must be approved before dispatch.
- Customs: Confirm the import, export or transit procedure, MRN availability, commercial invoice, packing list, origin information and any required licenses. A customs hold or inspection can delay delivery beyond the planned slot.
- Inland delivery: Check vehicle dimensions, gross weight, axle loads, turning radius, delivery window, bridge access and unloading equipment. Urban access constraints can be decisive for project and long-length cargo.
Recommended Booking Workflow
- Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity, HS code, DG status, readiness date and exact delivery or collection address before requesting a route.
- Ask us to verify whether DEVEG is the actual handling point or only a geographic reference. For container cargo, compare the confirmed Bremen gateway, feeder or inland option before accepting the quotation.
- Use seaworthy packing, clear package marks, verified lifting points and a weight declaration. For oversized cargo, provide drawings and loading or unloading photos early enough for a route survey.
- Keep customs documents, terminal instructions, delivery appointment and consignee availability aligned. Our team can prepare an alternative truck, terminal or inland-waterway plan when the first option is not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVEG a regular container port?
The supplied port record does not identify a regular container terminal or liner service at Vegesack. Our service team therefore confirms the actual receiving facility and normally evaluates the wider Bremen container network for standard FCL and LCL cargo.
Can I quote DEVEG as the port of loading or discharge?
Only after the carrier, terminal or inland operator confirms the location. DEVEG is a valid UN/LOCODE reference, but a code alone does not confirm berth access, equipment, cargo acceptance or a vessel call.
What information is needed for project or heavy cargo?
Provide total weight, length, width, height, center of gravity, lifting points, package type, unloading method, delivery address and required date. We then check route access, berth suitability, lifting capability and any local restrictions.
Are fixed transit times or cut-off times available?
No fixed timing should be assumed for this urban river harbor. Our team confirms the selected route, terminal cut-off, truck or barge schedule, customs status and delivery appointment before giving an operational estimate.
Reference Basis and Verification Boundary
Hard identifiers, location, coordinates and harbor dimensions in this module are taken from the supplied DEVEG port record. Operational conclusions are limited to the stated urban river-harbor characteristics and are not a substitute for terminal, carrier, authority or customs confirmation.
For current port infrastructure, navigation, terminal and regional port information, our service team recommends verification through bremenports.de. German customs procedures and customs-related compliance should be checked through zoll.de.
No unverified berth depth, vessel limit, throughput figure, equipment specification, carrier schedule, tariff, opening hour or transit-time commitment is presented here. Current acceptance and timing must be confirmed for the individual shipment.