NLVLO Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of NLVLO
Venlo Port is the seaport of Venlo, in the city of Venloin Netherlands. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NLVLO.
Port Overview
Venlo, identified by UN/LOCODE NLVLO, is an inland port and logistics location in the Netherlands near the German border. It is positioned at approximately 51.3749300° N, 6.1604550° E and functions as a regional gateway for cargo moving between the Dutch logistics network, the Lower Rhine corridor and European distribution centres. The supplied port record identifies regular vessel types including motor freighters, passenger vessels, ferries, cruise ships and container vessels. For forwarding decisions, Venlo should be treated as an inland-waterway and multimodal destination rather than as a deep-sea loading port. Our platform can coordinate the ocean-leg booking with the subsequent barge, truck, depot and customs arrangements, subject to confirmed terminal and carrier acceptance.
| UN/LOCODE | NLVLO |
|---|---|
| Country / City | Netherlands / Venlo |
| Port classification | Inland port and regional multimodal logistics node |
| Coordinates | 51.3749300° N, 6.1604550° E |
| Maximum recorded vessel length | 184 m |
| Maximum recorded draught | 4.2 m |
| Maximum recorded deadweight | 3,910 t |
Key Highlights
- Inland gateway: NLVLO is suited to regional cargo distribution and inland-waterway connections, not direct deep-sea vessel operations.
- Border-sensitive planning: The Venlo area serves Dutch and western German supply chains, so the selected road, barge and customs route should be confirmed before booking.
- Draft and vessel limits: The supplied record shows a maximum recorded draught of 4.2 m and vessel length of 184 m; actual acceptance remains dependent on water level, berth and operator approval.
- Ocean-leg coordination: Containerised imports normally require an additional sea-port-to-Venlo transfer plan, with equipment availability, depot release and inland capacity checked separately.
- Time variability: Water levels, terminal windows, congestion, border controls and truck appointment availability can affect the final delivery schedule.
Facilities & Services
- Inland-waterway handling: Vessel access and cargo handling should be arranged with the nominated local operator; berth, equipment and acceptance details must be verified for each shipment.
- Container logistics: FCL cargo can be planned through an ocean port followed by inland transfer to Venlo. Empty-container return, interchange conditions and depot rules require pre-confirmation.
- Road distribution: Venlo is suitable for regional truck delivery, cross-border distribution and scheduled warehouse replenishment, subject to vehicle, route and appointment restrictions.
- Warehousing and consolidation: Our service team can screen available storage, transloading, palletisation and distribution options according to commodity, temperature and handling requirements.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Import, export, transit and potential inspection arrangements should be linked to the actual customs office, terminal and delivery location rather than assumed from the port code alone.
Routes & Transit Times
- Intercontinental imports: The practical routing is generally ocean carriage to a suitable Dutch or north-west European seaport, followed by barge, rail where available, or truck delivery to the Venlo area. The exact gateway depends on carrier acceptance and equipment balance.
- European distribution: Venlo can support onward road distribution toward the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and surrounding European markets. Border and delivery appointment requirements should be checked at quotation stage.
- Transit planning: We do not promise a fixed transit time for NLVLO movements. Actual timing depends on ocean transshipment, inland sailing or trucking capacity, water levels, terminal cut-offs, customs status and warehouse booking.
- Schedule protection: For urgent or high-value cargo, our team can compare a waterway-led plan with a direct-truck alternative, while clearly separating standard service from contingency capacity.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: The main logistics catchment includes Venlo and the surrounding Limburg region, with practical cross-border relevance for western Germany and nearby Benelux distribution networks.
- Typical cargo: General containerised cargo, consumer products, industrial materials, machinery, packaged goods and retail distribution cargo are common planning categories for this inland logistics market.
- Special cargo: Food, temperature-sensitive products, dangerous goods and oversized units require separate checks for storage, equipment, legal classification, handling and delivery access.
- Distribution profile: The location is particularly relevant where import containers must be deconsolidated, stored, cross-docked or delivered to multiple European consignees.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Inland barge, truck and ocean cut-offs are separate milestones. Our service team confirms the earliest cargo receiving time, documentation cut-off, terminal window and empty-equipment arrangements before issuing a final plan.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packaging details and emergency contact information before booking. Acceptance must be confirmed by every carrier and terminal involved.
- Customs status: Confirm whether the cargo is import-cleared, under transit, bonded or subject to another customs procedure. Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information and authorisations must be consistent.
- Physical constraints: Verify gross weight, container dimensions, axle distribution, bridge and road restrictions, delivery appointment rules and any water-level limitation before dispatching heavy or oversized cargo.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commodity description, HS classification, container size, gross weight, delivery postcode, customs status and required delivery date to our team before requesting a firm inland quotation.
- Reserve the ocean leg and inland leg as one coordinated movement where possible, but retain a truck contingency for time-critical cargo affected by water levels or barge capacity.
- For warehouse deliveries, confirm unloading equipment, pallet specifications, receiving hours, booking references and whether the consignee permits split delivery or transloading.
- For hazardous, refrigerated or out-of-gauge cargo, provide technical documentation early and obtain written acceptance before the container is gated in or transferred inland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our platform treats NLVLO as an inland port. Deep-sea cargo normally requires an ocean-port leg first, followed by an inland transfer to or from Venlo. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be confirmed for the selected route.
The supplied port record lists a maximum recorded vessel length of 184 m, draught of 4.2 m and deadweight of 3,910 t. These figures do not replace a current berth, water-level or operator approval, especially for heavy or low-clearance cargo.
No fixed transit time should be assumed. Our team calculates the plan using the selected ocean gateway, inland mode, terminal cut-offs, customs status, water conditions, capacity and delivery appointment.
Submit complete and accurate dangerous-goods information before booking. The ocean carrier, inland vessel operator, terminal and trucker may apply separate acceptance requirements, and the movement must not proceed until all relevant parties confirm acceptance.
Yes. Our service team can evaluate truck distribution, warehouse delivery, cross-border movement and alternative inland routing, subject to customs status, cargo characteristics, equipment availability and consignee requirements.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, vessel categories and recorded vessel parameters in this module are taken from the supplied NLVLO port master data. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be reconfirmed with the nominated carrier, inland operator, terminal, customs representative and delivery facility.
- Official Dutch Customs information: douane.nl
- Official Dutch waterway and navigation information: rijkswaterstaat.nl
- Local authority and regional information: venlo.nl
Source boundary: the listed domains support general customs, waterway and local-authority verification. They do not constitute a guarantee of berth availability, sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, charges, cargo acceptance or transit time for a specific shipment.