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NLFIU Fiushing Port
Fiushing Port is the seaport of Vlissingen, in the city of Vlissingenin Netherlands. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NLFIU.

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Port Code

NLFIU

Name

Fiushing

Country / Region

Netherlands

City

Vlissingen

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

51.4607887

Longitude

3.6871853

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE NLFIU

Flushing (Vlissingen) Port, Netherlands

Flushing Port, also known as Vlissingen Port, is a Dutch seaport on the northern bank of the Westerschelde in Zeeland. It combines the older Vlissingen Town area, where some inner docks are lock-accessed, with Vlissingen-Oost, a deep-water tidal port and industrial area with direct access toward the open sea. The port is particularly relevant to forwarders handling breakbulk, forest products, steel, project-related cargo, vehicles, fruit and vegetables, dry bulk, liquid bulk and liquefied gases. Our service team treats NLFIU as a cargo-specific port choice rather than a generic container gateway: vessel dimensions, tide, lock access, terminal acceptance, dangerous-goods restrictions and onward road, barge or rail arrangements should be checked before booking.

Country / CityNetherlands · Vlissingen

Coordinates51.4607887, 3.6871853

Port aliasesFlushing · Vlissingen · NLVLI

Decision Snapshot

Key Highlights

Two operating environments: the lock-influenced old port and the tidal Vlissingen-Oost industrial area require different vessel and cargo planning.
Breakbulk-oriented profile: paper, cellulose, timber, steel, fruit, frozen products, drinks and vehicles are among the recorded cargo categories.
Bulk capability: coal, fertilisers, gravel, minerals, ferro-alloys, liquefied gases and petroleum products are associated with the port’s bulk activity.
Marine access must be verified: the supplied port record states a 350 m entrance width and 13.8 m entrance depth for the newer port area, while recorded maximum vessel figures reach 300 m LOA and 16.7 m draught; these are not blanket limits for every berth.
Inland-waterway relevance: the supplied record reports approximately 17,000 annual vessel visits, including around 13,000 inland vessels, so barge planning may be material for suitable cargo flows.

Cargo Handling Profile

Facilities & Services

Container handling: container facilities are recorded, but our team confirms terminal acceptance, equipment availability, cut-off windows and the actual service pattern for each booking instead of assuming a standard mainline container product.
Ro-Ro and vehicle logistics: Ro-Ro facilities and vehicle handling are recorded, making the port relevant for cars and rolling cargo subject to terminal instructions and sailing-specific acceptance.
Breakbulk and general cargo: the port profile supports handling of paper, cellulose, timber, steel products, fruit, vegetables, frozen fruit and beverages; packaging, lifting points and cargo dimensions must be pre-advised.
Dry and liquid bulk: coal, minerals, fertilisers and aggregates are associated with dry-bulk operations, while tanker, LPG and petroleum-product facilities support controlled liquid and gas cargo workflows.
Shipbuilding and repair: shipbuilding and repair yards are recorded in the port profile; availability, berth suitability and project scope require direct operational confirmation.
Inland and hinterland distribution: road and inland-waterway solutions can be assessed for the cargo and terminal concerned. Rail availability, loading restrictions, storage and inspection arrangements should be confirmed case by case.

Routing Logic

Routes & Logistics Transit Times

Deep-sea and short-sea planning: cargo may be routed through the Westerschelde and connected European maritime networks, but the available service, transshipment point and sailing frequency depend on the nominated carrier and cargo type.
Feeder or hub options: where NLFIU is not the direct load or discharge point for a required trade lane, our service team compares feeder, barge, road and alternative North Sea gateway combinations before issuing a routing proposal.
Transit-time drivers: tidal conditions, lock access, berth nomination, terminal congestion, cargo readiness, customs status, dangerous-goods approval and inland equipment availability can materially change the final schedule.
Quotation practice: we provide transit guidance only after checking the actual sailing, terminal cut-offs, transshipment exposure and delivery postcode. Any quoted schedule remains subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Cargo and Market Fit

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Zeeland and wider Benelux: the port serves Zeeland’s industrial and agricultural environment and can be evaluated for distribution into the Netherlands, Belgium and adjacent European markets, subject to inland routing and delivery constraints.
Industrial cargo: steel, timber, cellulose, paper, minerals, ferro-alloys, fertilisers and project or oversized cargo require early checks on weight distribution, lifting method, storage duration and final-mile access.
Agri-food cargo: fruit, vegetables, frozen fruit and beverages require temperature, hygiene, packaging and inspection planning, particularly where cargo is time-sensitive or subject to phytosanitary controls.
Energy and bulk cargo: LPG, petroleum products, coal and other bulk commodities require terminal-specific acceptance, SDS or technical documentation, dangerous-goods classification and a confirmed discharge or loading procedure.
Automotive and rolling cargo: vehicles and Ro-Ro units should be booked with dimensions, weight, running condition, securing requirements and any battery or fuel information clearly declared.

Execution Controls

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: terminal gate-in, documentation cut-off, VGM submission, customs release and carrier closing time are separate milestones. Our service team obtains the applicable schedule from the nominated terminal or carrier and does not treat a port ETA as a cargo cut-off.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, quantity, package type and emergency contact. LPG, petroleum products, chemicals and batteries require terminal and carrier acceptance before dispatch.
Customs and inspections: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs declaration data and any required certificates must be consistent. Customs or other regulatory inspection can delay release and may create storage or re-handling exposure.
Inland delivery: verify vehicle or barge availability, weight limits, loading method, delivery-slot requirements, oversized dimensions, road restrictions and empty-equipment return instructions before confirming a door price.

Practical Booking Guidance

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, package count, gross and net weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, stackability, temperature requirement and whether the cargo is hazardous.
For breakbulk, Ro-Ro or project cargo, attach lifting drawings, lashing points, photographs and vehicle or machinery specifications. This allows the terminal and carrier to assess handling before space is committed.
For containers, reserve schedule margin for documentation, VGM, customs release and terminal gate-in. Where a direct option is unavailable or operationally unsuitable, our team can compare hub, feeder, barge and alternative gateway solutions.
For temperature-sensitive, agricultural or regulated cargo, arrange certificates, inspection appointments and customs data before the cargo reaches the terminal; do not rely on post-arrival document correction.

Forwarder Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NLFIU the same port as Vlissingen?

Yes. NLFIU is the supplied UN/LOCODE for FIUSHING, commonly referred to as Flushing or Vlissingen. NLVLI is also associated with Vlissingen in the supplied port description, so the exact code requested by the carrier, terminal and customs documentation should be checked before issuance.

Can any vessel use the 13.8 m entrance depth?

No blanket conclusion should be made. The 13.8 m figure relates to the stated entrance of the newer port area. Berth depth, tide, under-keel clearance, vessel trim, cargo condition and harbour-master instructions determine actual acceptance.

Is this primarily a container port?

Container facilities are recorded, but the port profile is also strongly associated with breakbulk, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, liquid bulk and industrial cargo. Our team selects the routing according to the cargo and terminal product rather than assuming a container-only workflow.

What information is needed for an LPG or petroleum shipment?

Provide the product name, SDS, UN classification, quantity, packaging or tank details, flash point where applicable, loading or discharge method and nominated terminal. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before the shipment is positioned.

How should inland delivery timing be quoted?

Use a confirmed terminal release, equipment plan, customs status, delivery postcode, vehicle or barge type and slot requirement. Inland timing should be presented as a planning estimate until the carrier, terminal and haulier confirm their respective windows.

Can our team arrange an alternative gateway?

Yes. When vessel acceptance, cargo dimensions, terminal cut-off or service availability make NLFIU unsuitable, our service team can compare a nearby North Sea gateway or a multimodal routing, subject to carrier capacity, customs treatment and inland cost.

Data Basis

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: the port code, names, country, city, coordinates, port description and all numerical operating figures in this module are taken from the supplied NLFIU port record. The record states approximately 18 million tonnes of annual cargo, cargo-category splits, approximately 17,000 annual vessel visits, the 350 m entrance width, 13.8 m entrance depth and recorded maximum vessel parameters. These figures are presented as record-based reference data and should be reconfirmed for the specific terminal, berth and sailing.

Official reference domains for operational verification: port governance, port-area information and current operating conditions should be checked with northseaport.com. Dutch customs procedures and declaration requirements should be verified with douane.nl. Dutch official statistics and broader transport indicators may be consulted through cbs.nl.

Schedules, terminal cut-offs, berth suitability, nautical restrictions, charges, customs decisions and service availability are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the nominated carrier, terminal, authorities and inland provider before final booking.