DKODE Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of DKODE
Odense Port is the seaport of Odense, in the city of Odensein Denmark. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DKODE.
Odense Port, Denmark
Odense Harbour is a Danish canal-connected commercial and industrial port serving Odense and the wider Funen region. The port comprises the commercial harbour in the city area and the industrial harbour at Lindø near Munkebo, north of Odense. Its logistics profile is more closely associated with project, industrial, bulk and general cargo handling than with assuming a standard high-frequency container gateway. The commercial harbour extends along approximately 3,350 metres of quay and generally has water depth of about 7.5 metres; the Munkebo terminal has approximately 11 metres of water depth and a 630-metre quay, according to the supplied port record. Our service team can assess the correct port area, vessel suitability and onward transport plan before booking.
| Port code | DKODE | Country | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port / city | Odense | Coordinates | 55.4166700, 10.3833300 |
| Port profile | Canal harbour with commercial and industrial areas | Region | Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea area |
Key Highlights
- DKODE covers an Odense commercial harbour and the Lindø/Munkebo industrial harbour area; the intended berth must be confirmed rather than inferred from the city name alone.
- The port’s canal access makes draught, vessel dimensions, tidal or navigational restrictions and berth allocation important planning points.
- The city-area harbour is generally suited to regional commercial and general-cargo activity, while Munkebo/Lindø is relevant to industrial and project logistics.
- Odense’s position on Funen supports road distribution across Denmark, but inland cost and transit depend on the final delivery point, equipment type and site restrictions.
- For containerised cargo, our service team should verify the actual carrier routing and transshipment plan instead of assuming a regular direct container service.
Facilities & Services
Commercial harbour
The city-area commercial harbour has three basins or docks and approximately 3,350 metres of quay in the supplied port description. Quay allocation and cargo-handling arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment.
Lindø / Munkebo industrial area
The industrial terminal near Munkebo is described with approximately 11 metres of water depth and a 630-metre quay, making it relevant to larger industrial and project movements subject to vessel and berth confirmation.
Storage and yard planning
The supplied record identifies truck parking, approximately 1,100 m² of warehousing and approximately 1,000 m² of silo facilities. Availability, cargo suitability and operating arrangements require advance confirmation.
Inland collection and delivery
Our team can coordinate pre-carriage and onward delivery by road, including equipment selection, loading-site access, abnormal-load checks and delivery appointment planning.
Container and general cargo assessment
Container handling, stuffing, stripping, breakbulk and project cargo services should be matched to the selected terminal and local operator. Service scope must be confirmed before quotation.
Inspection and customs coordination
Where customs inspection, documentary control or physical examination is required, our service team can coordinate the required documents and inland movement, subject to authority and terminal instructions.
Routes & Transit Times
- For long-haul container cargo, a practical plan may involve a feeder or short-sea connection through another North European hub, followed by inland delivery to or from Odense. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, equipment and sailing schedules.
- Short-sea and regional European movements may be evaluated for general, bulk or project cargo, with vessel suitability and berth restrictions checked before fixing.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment, port rotation, canal and draught restrictions, customs status, terminal availability, road capacity and delivery-site appointment requirements; quoted timing should therefore be treated as subject to confirmation.
- Our service team can compare DKODE with an alternative Danish or North European gateway when the cargo requires a dedicated container network, deeper draught or more frequent sailing options.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- The primary hinterland is Odense and Funen, with onward road distribution to other Danish industrial and consumption centres subject to route, vehicle and delivery-site conditions.
- The Lindø/Munkebo area has an industrial and offshore-oriented logistics profile, making project components, fabricated structures, machinery and oversized units relevant cargo candidates.
- The commercial harbour may handle general cargo, bulk-related cargo, industrial materials and other conventional port cargoes; the exact commodity acceptance and handling method must be checked per terminal.
- Truck parking, warehousing and silo facilities identified in the supplied port record support planning for staged delivery, temporary storage or bulk-related operations, subject to capacity and cargo compatibility.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs: Do not apply a generic container terminal cut-off to DKODE. The booking, cargo readiness, shipping instruction, VGM, gate-in and berth deadlines must be obtained from the selected carrier, terminal or local operator.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and safety documentation before acceptance. DG approval is subject to carrier and terminal review.
- Customs: Confirm the applicable import, export or transit procedure, commodity classification, origin evidence and customs representation. Our team can coordinate declarations, but release remains subject to Danish customs requirements.
- Inland delivery: Check axle weights, vehicle dimensions, bridge and access restrictions, lifting arrangements, escort needs and delivery appointments, especially for machinery, steel and project cargo.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, loading location, desired delivery date and whether the cargo is containerised, conventional or project cargo before requesting a rate.
- For oversized or heavy units, provide drawings, centre-of-gravity details, lifting points and photographs early so that quay, truck, crane and route feasibility can be assessed.
- For container cargo, request confirmation of the nominated gateway, transshipment point, terminal, equipment type, VGM deadline and empty-container return instructions in writing.
- Keep a fallback plan using another North European gateway when the required vessel draught, equipment, sailing frequency or cargo-handling capability cannot be confirmed at DKODE.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is DKODE a standard container gateway?
- It should not be treated as one without verification. Odense is a canal-connected commercial and industrial port, so our service team confirms the actual carrier routing, terminal, equipment and transshipment arrangement for each container shipment.
- Which part of the port should be used for industrial cargo?
- The Lindø/Munkebo industrial harbour is the relevant area to evaluate for many industrial and project movements, while the final berth and handling plan remain subject to operator confirmation.
- Can the port handle oversized machinery or project cargo?
- It may be suitable depending on cargo dimensions, vessel, quay, lifting method, road route and delivery site. Send technical cargo data early so feasibility and permits can be assessed before booking.
- Are port depth figures fixed for every operation?
- No. The supplied record gives general depths of about 7.5 metres for the commercial harbour and about 11 metres for the Munkebo terminal. Operational draught, tide, berth and navigation limits must be confirmed for the nominated vessel.
- How early should dangerous goods documents be submitted?
- As early as possible and before the carrier or terminal acceptance deadline. Missing or inconsistent DG information can cause rejection, rebooking or additional handling requirements.
Data Sources & Provenance
Hard identifiers, coordinates, port structure and facility figures in this module are based on the supplied DKODE port record. Port ownership, berth allocation, operating windows, cargo acceptance, current services, navigational restrictions and commercial conditions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.
For operational verification and regulatory checks, our service team uses the relevant port operator information and Danish authority sources, including odensehavn.dk, dma.dk, skat.dk and dst.dk. These domains are provided as source categories for verification; final terms, schedules, restrictions and acceptance decisions remain subject to the responsible authority, terminal, carrier and local operator.