Belgium

Port of Zeebrugge (BE ZEE)

UN/LOCODE
BE ZEE
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Zeebrugge
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Belgium
Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium © Wikifalcon · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
BE-VWV
Coordinates
51.3333, 3.2000 (51°20′N 3°12′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
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 tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
#317
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #317
225.45
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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