DORSTEN

  • DEDON
  • Latitude: 51.6647
  • Longitude: 6.98555
  • Inland, Europe
  • Port in Germany

Location: Dorsten North Rhine-Westphalia 46282 Germany

Web-site: http://www.dorsten.de

Dorsten is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, notable for its position on the Wesel-Datteln Canal (Wesel-Datteln-Kanal). While Dorsten is not as large or widely known as major port cities, it plays a role in regional logistics due to its canal connections. Here’s an overview of its features and specifications:

General Description

  • Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • Coordinates: Approximately 51.6581° N latitude, 6.9656° E longitude
  • Waterway: Situated on the Wesel-Datteln Canal, facilitating inland waterway transport.
  • Accessibility: Part of the extensive network of canals in North Rhine-Westphalia, linking to the Rhine River and further inland.

Port Infrastructure

  • Berths and Quays: Facilities for docking barges and smaller inland vessels.
  • Cargo Handling: Primarily general cargo, dry bulk, and potentially some liquid bulk.
  • Warehouse and Storage: Limited but adequate storage facilities for transshipment.

Connectivity

  • Transport Links:
    • Road: Good connections via regional roads and proximity to major highways.
    • Rail: Access to German railway network, facilitating multimodal transport.
    • Waterways: Connected to the wider German and European inland waterway network.

Types of Cargo

  • General Cargo: Various goods transported via barges.
  • Dry Bulk: Materials such as coal, building materials, and industrial raw materials.
  • Liquid Bulk: Potential handling of chemicals or oil products.

Additional Services

  • Logistics and Supply Chain: Available but limited compared to larger ports.
  • Shipping Agents: Local agents may provide services for cargo handling and transportation.
  • Repair and Maintenance: Basic facilities for minor repairs of inland vessels.

Economic and Industrial Context

  • Industries Served: Regional industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.
  • Trade Routes: Serving regional trade routes within Germany and connecting to broader European markets.

Environmental and Regulatory Considerations

  • Regulatory Framework: Governed by German and EU regulations for environmental protection and shipping standards.
  • Sustainability Practices: Efforts to ensure clean and sustainable operations, minimizing environmental impact.

Challenges and Opportunities

  • Challenges: Limited size and scope compared to major ports can restrict the range of services and volume of trade.
  • Opportunities: Strategic location on the Wesel-Datteln Canal offers potential for specialized regional logistics services, especially for industries relying on inland water transport.

Dorsten plays a niche but important role in the regional logistics and supply chain network, taking advantage of Germany's comprehensive inland waterway system to facilitate efficient transport of goods within the region.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
SPANGEN Tanker INFRACOR / EVONIK MA 03:12:11
RHENUS DATTELN baycraft WESEL 02:20:48
SUMATRA Tanker MARL INFRACOR EVON 7/22/2025
WANTIJ Cargo DATTELNHAMMKANAL KM 7/22/2025
LEENDERT SR Other ROTT--DATTELN--ROTT 7/21/2025
MORAENE baycraft DESSEL\B 7/19/2025
QUADRATUM Cargo NEUSS 7/16/2025
SONHO Pleasure 7/16/2025
CAMBIO Cargo DATTELNHAMMKANAL 7/16/2025
RHENUS DUISBURG Cargo D < > NL 7/16/2025
KVB CHRIDI Cargo DATTELN 7/16/2025
KRAICHGAU 3 Other HAMBURG 7/16/2025
AMENTO Cargo 7/15/2025
LEVANTE Cargo VAN A NAAR B 7/15/2025
KARL-HEIN Other LUENEN 7/15/2025
DETTMER TANK 130 Tanker ANTWERPEN 7/15/2025
BLAAK Tanker MARL MARL HAFEN 7/15/2025
ASINTHA Cargo WERKENDAM 7/15/2025
GAS 89 Tanker MARL 7/15/2025
RUDOLF DEYMANN Other DEMAL03911DOCKX00379 7/14/2025

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