Anløb

Anløb is a Danish nautical term referring to the arrival or visit of a vessel at a harbor. It denotes the act of approaching a port for the purpose of docking and completing port-call procedures. In maritime practice, anløb describes a ship's scheduled call at a port along its voyage, including entering the harbor, taking on pilotage, mooring, cargo handling, and clearance formalities. The term is commonly used in shipping schedules and voyage planning to indicate when and where a vessel will call.

In planning and operations, anløb is paired with data such as planned ETA (estimated time of arrival) and ETD (estimated time of departure), as well as the expected stay duration and required port services. Port authorities, harbor pilots, terminal operators, and shipping agents use the concept to coordinate traffic, pilotage, tug assistance, and berthing priorities. The notion is distinct from broader terms like arrival (ankomst) by focusing specifically on a vessel’s visit to a port as part of a voyage.

In Danish nautical usage, the term is primarily maritime and is essential for documenting ship movements, schedules, and port operations. It reflects how seaborne traffic is organized and communicated among ships, ports, and logistics providers to ensure safe and efficient docking and service provision.