Admiral's Atlas

Port of Amsterdam

PortsLast updated: 31 August 2026

Amsterdam is a lake or canal harbor in Netherlands, Kingdom of the, registered under the UN/LOCODE code NLAMS.

This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.

Port characteristics

Size / type
Large, Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Affected by other factors
Overhead limitations
Bridges or power cables present
Charted depths
  • Channel12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
  • Anchorage14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
  • Cargo pier9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
  • Oil/LNG terminal7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
Terminal infrastructure
  • Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft))
  • Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))

Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.

Mean tidal range
2 m
Max. vessel size
Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
Also noted
turning area available

Facilities and services

The port is a first port of entry, has a U.S. representative, and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and advisable. Assist tugs are available. A deratting certificate and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves.

The port offers medical facilities, garbage disposal, and dirty ballast reception. Fixed, mobile, and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of over 100 tons. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, navigation equipment repair, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, deck supplies, and engine supplies.

Repair capability is rated major, there is a medium drydock, and a small marine railway.

See also

Notes and references

  1. NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 31060, Pub. 192, chart 37163. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
  2. NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
  3. Record status: WPI-classified port.