Port of Beerse

BEBER🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Beerse

Also known as: Canal Turnhout-Hasselt Kanaal, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout a Hasselt, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout à Hasselt, Verbindingskanaal Turnhout-Hasselt

Beerse is a canal port located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It serves as a logistics hub, primarily handling bulk cargo. The port is accessible to inland waterway vessels.

Background
Beerse is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerse proper and Vlimmeren. In 2024, Beerse had a total population of 18,601. The total area is 37.48 km2 (14.47 sq mi). The pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceutica, founded by Dr. Paul Janssen, has its headquarters in Beerse.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
25m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Latitude
51.3167°
Longitude
4.8667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BEBER
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2785138 →
Wikidata
Q723728 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.beerse.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Beerse?

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The approach to Beerse is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 43.9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Verklikker (49.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Beerse?

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The Port of Beerse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Beerse?

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You can track vessels near Beerse (BEBER) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Beerse?

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The Port of Beerse is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEBER — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BEBER mean?

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The first two characters, BE, are the ISO country code for BE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Beerse?

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The Port of Beerse operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.