Seaport · Germany
Port of Butzfleth
Butzfleth (Germany) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 30785). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Germany
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DEBUZ
- World Port Index no.
- 30785
- Coordinates
- 53.65°N, 9.52°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Germany
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,140 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,160 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Butzfleth, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 192 (Enroute) - North Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Butzfleth
Where is Port of Butzfleth?
Butzfleth (Germany) lies on the North Sea, at about 53.65°N, 9.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Butzfleth?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DEBUZ for Butzfleth. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Butzfleth from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,140 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Butzfleth?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Butzfleth through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.