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NLGRO Groningen Port
Groningen Port is the seaport of Groningen, in the city of Groningenin Netherlands. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NLGRO.

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Port Code

NLGRO

Name

Groningen

Country / Region

Netherlands

City

Groningen

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

53.2238900

Longitude

6.5685600

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Groningen Port (NLGRO), Netherlands

North Netherlands inland port | UN/LOCODE: NLGRO | Groningen, Netherlands

Groningen is a medium-sized inland port serving the northern Netherlands. It is located on the Eemskanaal, approximately 19 nautical miles southwest of Delfzijl, and functions as a regional cargo gateway for small general-cargo coasters, tankers and inland barges. The port record supplied for this page indicates approximately 6,500,000 tonnes of annual cargo, with timber, vehicles, grain and china clay among the principal imports and cereals, farina and grain among the principal exports. Our service team treats NLGRO as a draft- and vessel-size-sensitive port call: final acceptance, berth availability, cargo handling arrangements and sailing windows must be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Inland-port profileBest suited to regional distribution, bulk, breakbulk and barge-linked cargo rather than assuming a deep-sea container gateway operation.

Recorded vessel parametersThe supplied port data records a maximum entered-vessel length of 203 m, maximum draught of 5.5 m and maximum deadweight of 6,080 t; operational acceptance is subject to the actual call.

General cargo orientationTypical flows include timber, cars, grain, china clay, cereals and milling products, with cargo-specific handling arrangements required.

Limited container indicationThe supplied dataset lists 3 FCL service records and 0 LCL records. Our team should therefore verify equipment, empty-container positioning and any transshipment requirement before quoting.

Waterway dependencyWater level, bridge or canal restrictions, pilotage requirements and berth conditions may affect the usable vessel window and inland delivery plan.

Facilities & Services

Quayside cargo handling: The port record identifies facilities for small general-cargo coasters, tankers and barges. Handling equipment, lifting limits and cargo procedures should be confirmed with the nominated terminal or operator.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Timber, vehicles, mineral products and other non-containerized cargo may require pre-advice on dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points and temporary storage.
Dry and liquid bulk: Grain, cereals, farina and tanker cargo require product-specific receiving arrangements, cleanliness controls and, where applicable, food-grade or dangerous-goods documentation.
Passenger-liner quay: The supplied description identifies a newer quay for passenger liners in the Eemskanaal near the Oosterhaven Bridge on the south side. Cargo bookings must not assume this facility is available for commercial cargo operations.
Inland distribution: Road and barge planning is central to the port model. Our team coordinates delivery slots, vehicle dimensions, loading restrictions and consignee warehouse readiness on a case-by-case basis.

Routes & Transit Times

European coastal and regional connections: Cargo may be arranged through short-sea, coaster or inland-barge links, depending on origin, cargo type, equipment and the selected operator. A direct sailing or fixed frequency must not be assumed.
Feeder or gateway routing: Containerized cargo may require an interchange through another Dutch or North European gateway before final delivery to Groningen. Our team compares port-to-port, barge and truck combinations after checking equipment availability.
Time drivers: Transit planning is affected by waterway restrictions, vessel draft, berth sequence, cargo readiness, customs status, weather, terminal working windows and onward trucking capacity.
Quotation practice: We provide a firm routing and transit indication only after receiving the cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, preferred delivery date, Incoterm and required inland destination. All schedules remain subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional hinterlandGroningen and the wider North Netherlands form the primary logistics catchment, with onward road and waterway distribution planned according to the consignee location.

Forestry and construction supplyTimber and china clay are identified in the supplied port description; packaging, moisture protection and unloading-site access are important planning points.

Agri-food flowsGrain, cereals and farina are relevant cargo groups. Bulk cleanliness, contamination prevention, moisture control and product documentation should be checked before loading.

Automotive and general cargoVehicles and other breakbulk shipments require secure stowage, damage inspection, handling instructions and a confirmed discharge or delivery method.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and cargo readiness: NLGRO is not a port where a generic deep-sea terminal cut-off should be applied. The actual booking party, terminal, vessel or barge operator controls cargo cut-off, documentation deadline and receiving window; our team obtains these details in writing.
Draft and waterway checks: Provide exact cargo weight, dimensions, loading distribution and requested sailing date. The recorded 5.5 m maximum draught is not a universal booking guarantee and must be checked against the intended vessel, route and current restrictions.
Dangerous goods: Tanker and other regulated cargo requires correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, SDS and transport mode information. Acceptance and notification deadlines must be confirmed before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any import or export authorization should be aligned before arrival. Customs status, inspection selection and release timing can affect storage and delivery planning.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, gross and net weight, package count, dimensions, stackability, cargo value and Incoterm before requesting a route or rate.
For timber, grain and food-related cargo, prepare moisture, cleanliness and contamination-control instructions early; for vehicles, include VIN or unit details and a pre-loading condition record where applicable.
For oversized, heavy or liquid cargo, request a pre-acceptance review covering quay access, lifting method, vessel compatibility, dangerous-goods status and inland delivery restrictions.
Keep a gateway or barge-based alternative available for containerized cargo if NLGRO equipment, sailing space or terminal acceptance cannot be confirmed. Our team will compare the additional handling and inland legs before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can NLGRO be used for standard container imports and exports?

It may be possible depending on the nominated operator and equipment plan, but the supplied record lists only 3 FCL service records and no LCL records. Our team first verifies container acceptance, empty equipment, handling location and any gateway transshipment before issuing a firm proposal.

Is Groningen a deep-sea port?

The supplied description classifies it as a medium-sized inland port serving small general-cargo coasters, tankers and barges. Vessel suitability should be evaluated against the actual waterway, berth, draft, cargo and operator restrictions rather than by port name alone.

What cargo is commonly handled at Groningen?

The supplied port data identifies timber, cars, grain and china clay as principal imports, and cereals, farina and grain as principal exports. Availability of storage, handling equipment and discharge arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.

What information is needed for a vessel or barge booking?

Provide vessel or equipment type, LOA, beam, draught, deadweight, cargo quantity, cargo dimensions, dangerous-goods status, loading date and discharge requirements. Our team then requests operational approval from the relevant operator or terminal.

Can the supplied maximum vessel figures be used as guaranteed limits?

No. The figures are recorded port-data parameters: 203 m maximum length, 5.5 m maximum draught and 6,080 t maximum deadweight. They are not a substitute for current nautical, berth, waterway or terminal confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary page data	Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, cargo profile, recorded annual cargo volume and recorded vessel parameters are taken from the NLGRO port record supplied for this page.
Port and waterway verification	For current port characteristics, operator contacts and operational restrictions, our team recommends verification with the official port information of groningen-seaports.com and relevant Dutch waterway authorities at the time of booking.
Customs and regulatory verification	Customs procedures, declarations and release requirements should be checked against the Dutch Customs authority at douane.nl.
Verification boundary	Schedules, berth allocation, cut-offs, equipment availability, draft restrictions, handling charges, inspection decisions and inland transit times are time-sensitive and are not inferred as guaranteed from the supplied record. Our service team confirms them with the relevant carrier, operator, terminal, customs authority or inland provider before execution.

Last content basis: supplied NLGRO port record dated 19 October 2022. Current operational details should be reconfirmed before shipment dispatch.