Belgium

Port of Zeebrugge (BE ZEE)

Belgium
Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium © Wikifalcon · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BE ZEE
Coordinates 51.3333, 3.2000 (51°20′N 3°12′E)
Region BE-VWV
Nearest city Zeebrugge
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #317
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 225.45

Zeebrugge operates as a working harbor in Belgium, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Zeebrugge. Draft at the approach to Zeebrugge is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Zeebrugge located?
Zeebrugge is a seaport in Belgium.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zeebrugge?
The UN/LOCODE for Zeebrugge is BE ZEE.
What is the channel depth at Zeebrugge?
The channel depth at Zeebrugge is 9.4 m.
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