Port of Antwerpen (BEANR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Antwerpen (UN/LOCODE BEANR) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.2167° N, 4.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belgium
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Antwerpen
Where is Port of Antwerpen located?
Port of Antwerpen is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.2167° N, 4.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Antwerpen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Antwerpen is BEANR — country code BE, location code ANR.
How deep is Port of Antwerpen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Antwerpen has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Antwerpen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Antwerpen.
What type of harbor is Port of Antwerpen?
Port of Antwerpen is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Antwerpen have?
Port of Antwerpen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Antwerpen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →