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NLDOR Dordrecht Port
Dordrecht Port is the seaport of Dordrecht, in the city of Dordrechtin Netherlands. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NLDOR.

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Port Code

NLDOR

Name

Dordrecht

Country / Region

Netherlands

City

Dordrecht

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

51.8025900

Longitude

4.6863520

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Dordrecht Port (UN/LOCODE: NLDOR)

Dordrecht, Netherlands · Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt inland waterway region

Dordrecht is a river port located at the junction of the Merwede, Noord, Dordtse Kil and Oude Maas. Its position connects cargo interests with the North European inland waterway network and the wider Rotterdam-area logistics system. The port’s constituent harbours handle a mixed cargo profile and are equipped to accommodate general cargo, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro, container and tanker operations. This makes NLDOR particularly relevant for project-related river movements, industrial cargo, bulk commodities and regional distribution rather than as a substitute for every deep-sea container gateway. The supplied port record states approximately 2.5 million tonnes of annual cargo and around 2,000 TEU, with about 900 vessel calls; vessel limits and berth suitability must be reconfirmed for each voyage and harbour.

Port code	NLDOR
Location	Dordrecht, Netherlands · 51.802590, 4.686352
Reported vessel parameters	Maximum recorded length: 270 m; maximum draught: 9.4 m; maximum deadweight: 63,878 t
Reported traffic profile	Approximately 44% cargo vessels and 33% tankers within the supplied vessel-call record

The operational figures above are reproduced from the supplied NLDOR port record. Actual acceptance depends on the nominated harbour, berth, vessel dimensions, water level, cargo and port authority confirmation.

Key Highlights

River-network accessMultiple waterways provide inland distribution options toward the Rotterdam region and the North European inland waterway network.

Multi-purpose capabilityGeneral cargo, bulk, Ro-Ro, container and tanker handling are represented in the constituent harbours.

Industrial and regional roleNLDOR is well suited to cargo requiring river access, short-sea or barge coordination, and nearby Dutch hinterland delivery.

Vessel compatibility is location-specificPublished maximum parameters do not replace a harbour, berth, under-keel-clearance and sailing-plan check.

Facilities & Services

General and project cargo: The port’s mixed-harbour structure supports conventional cargo and non-standard industrial shipments; lifting plans and local equipment availability should be confirmed before booking.
Bulk and tanker handling: Dry bulk and liquid-bulk movements are part of the reported cargo profile. Product classification, terminal acceptance and safety procedures must be checked cargo by cargo.
Container operations: Container handling is available within the port’s stated capabilities, but NLDOR should not automatically be treated as a mainline deep-sea container terminal. Confirm the actual load, discharge or feeder/barge interface.
Ro-Ro movements: Ro-Ro suitability is reported, while ramp dimensions, cargo securing requirements and vehicle or machinery acceptance remain terminal-specific.
Inland distribution: Road and inland-waterway collection or delivery can be coordinated through our service team. Any rail leg, depot transfer or cross-dock arrangement requires separate confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Import and export gateway combination: Cargo may be routed through a nominated ocean gateway and then connected to Dordrecht by barge, feeder-style inland service, truck or a combined solution, depending on the booking and terminal plan.
Regional inland flows: The river junction supports distribution within the Netherlands and connections toward the wider Rhine–Meuse corridor. The exact route depends on draft, cargo dimensions, waterway restrictions and available equipment.
Ocean interface: Direct mainline coverage, fixed sailing frequency and named-carrier availability must not be assumed for NLDOR; our team will check the actual port pair and service schedule.
Time-critical planning: Transit time is affected by transshipment windows, barge or truck capacity, water levels, locks, terminal working windows, customs status and congestion. All quoted schedules are subject to operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland: Dordrecht and the surrounding Zuid-Holland industrial and commercial area form the immediate service base, with onward access through the Dutch inland-waterway network.
Industrial cargo: Machinery, steel products, fabricated structures, construction materials and other conventional or project cargo are compatible with the port’s multi-purpose profile.
Bulk commodities: Dry bulk and liquid bulk may be handled where the nominated facility accepts the product, packaging, volume and safety classification.
Unitised cargo: Containers, Ro-Ro units, vehicles and mobile equipment may be considered, subject to handling method, dimensions, weight distribution and terminal approval.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not use a generic ocean-terminal cut-off for NLDOR. The applicable cargo receiving, barge, truck, documentation and customs deadlines must be obtained from the nominated operator and confirmed against the connecting service.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, quantity, package type and emergency-contact information before acceptance. Tanker and bulk requirements may involve additional product and terminal controls.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial documents, origin information, valuation, commodity codes and import or transit data are consistent. Customs examination, document holds or terminal inspections can interrupt a planned barge or truck window.
Inland delivery constraints: Check vehicle access, bridge and road restrictions, appointment requirements, gross weight, axle distribution, abnormal-load permits and any water-level or sailing restrictions before dispatch.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, DG status and required delivery location.
For oversized or heavy cargo, request a route and berth feasibility review before confirming the sales contract. Include loading photographs, drawings, lashing points and the proposed lifting method.
Build a connection buffer between the ocean leg and the inland leg. Barge availability, waterway conditions, customs release and terminal receiving windows can change the practical delivery date.
Keep a contingency option ready, such as truck delivery, an alternative inland terminal or a different ocean gateway, subject to cost, capacity and customs feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NLDOR a deep-sea container port?

Dordrecht is a multi-purpose river port with reported container capability. It should not automatically be treated as a deep-sea mainline gateway. Our service team will verify whether the shipment requires a river connection, feeder-style movement, truck transfer or another nominated gateway.

Can bulk or tanker cargo be shipped through Dordrecht?

The supplied port profile includes bulk cargo and tanker operations. Acceptance depends on the product, vessel, nominated harbour, berth, terminal procedures, safety documentation and applicable regulatory approvals.

What information is required for a project-cargo quotation?

Provide total weight, dimensions, package count, lifting points, centre of gravity, packing method, photos or drawings, cargo value, origin, destination and the required delivery window. Our team can then assess handling, inland routing and equipment requirements.

Are fixed transit times available for NLDOR shipments?

Transit time depends on the complete routing and connection plan. We will quote an indicative schedule only after checking the relevant barge, truck, feeder or ocean service, with final timing subject to terminal, customs and navigation conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, reported cargo volume, vessel-call profile and maximum vessel parameters in this module are taken from the supplied NLDOR port record. Operational acceptance, waterway conditions, berth restrictions, schedules and customs procedures require case-by-case confirmation.

For current port-network, inland-waterway and regulatory cross-checking, our service team may consult the following authoritative domains:

portofrotterdam.com — official Port of Rotterdam information and port-network context.
rijkswaterstaat.nl — Dutch national waterway, navigation and infrastructure information.
cbs.nl — Statistics Netherlands data for national and regional transport context.

Linked domains are provided for verification of current network and regulatory context; they do not constitute a guarantee of berth availability, sailing frequency, cargo acceptance or transit time.