Belgium

Port of Ghent (BE GNE)

UN/LOCODE
BE GNE
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Belgium
Port of Ghent, Belgium © Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
BE-VOV
Coordinates
51.0667, 3.7333 (51°04′N 3°44′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Canal or lake
Shelter
Fair
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Ghent operates as a working harbor in Belgium, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Canal or lake sets the scale of operations at Ghent. Draft at the approach to Ghent is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Ghent located?
Ghent is a seaport in Belgium.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ghent?
The UN/LOCODE for Ghent is BE GNE.
What is the channel depth at Ghent?
The channel depth at Ghent is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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