Port of Ghent (BEGNE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ghent (UN/LOCODE BEGNE) is a medium canal or lake harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.0667° N, 3.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belgium
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ghent
Where is Port of Ghent located?
Port of Ghent is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.0667° N, 3.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ghent?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ghent is BEGNE — country code BE, location code GNE.
How deep is Port of Ghent?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ghent has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Ghent require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ghent.
What type of harbor is Port of Ghent?
Port of Ghent is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ghent have?
Port of Ghent is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ghent are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →