Port of Ghent (BE GNE)
Belgium
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | BE GNE |
| Coordinates | 51.0667, 3.7333 (51°04′N 3°44′E) |
| Region | BE-VOV |
| Body of water | North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Medium |
| Harbor type | Canal or lake |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Channel depth | 11 m |
| 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 |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
| Overhead limits | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
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.
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Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 9033 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 106 km
- Los Angeles USA 9016 km
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- Hamburg Germany 504 km
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- Durban South Africa 9393 km
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