ENSCHEDE

• NLENS
• Latitude: 52.2174
• Longitude: 6.88412
• Inland, Europe
• Port in Netherlands

Location: Enschede Overijssel 7511 Netherlands

Enschede is not a city that typically features a marine port, as it is an inland city located in the eastern part of the Netherlands near the German border. Enschede is more known for its educational institutions, such as the University of Twente, and its thriving cultural scene. If you are looking for marine ports in the Netherlands, notable examples include Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Antwerp (although this one is in Belgium, it's very close to the Dutch border and serviced by many Dutch logistics companies).

For more specific details pertaining to marine ports, here are brief descriptions of a few major ones in the Netherlands:

Port of Rotterdam

• Location: South Holland province, western Netherlands
• Significance: The largest port in Europe, and one of the busiest in the world.
• Specifications:
  • Cargo Handling: Container, bulk cargo, liquid bulk, general cargo
  • Facilities: Extensive quays, cranes, warehouses, logistic hubs
  • Depth: Varies, accommodates some of the largest ships in the world
  • Terminals: Multiple specialized container terminals, oil terminals, and bulk terminals

Port of Amsterdam

• Location: North Holland province, western Netherlands
• Significance: One of Europe's top sea ports in terms of cargo tonnage.
• Specifications:
  • Cargo Handling: General, bulk, liquid bulk, container, and breakbulk cargo
  • Facilities: Modern terminals, storage and distribution facilities
  • Depth: Able to accommodate large sea-going vessels
  • Terminals: Cruise terminal, various cargo terminals

Port of Antwerp (Belgium, closely linked to the Netherlands)

• Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
• Significance: One of the major European ports, with high connectivity to the Netherlands.
• Specifications:
  • Cargo Handling: Containers, bulk, breakbulk, and liquid bulk
  • Facilities: Well-developed logistics network, warehouses, major container terminals
  • Depth: Deep enough for very large vessels

While Enschede itself lacks a marine port, it is well-connected by road and rail to these major maritime hubs, making it a strategic location for trade and logistics activities tied to the Netherlands' extensive port infrastructure.