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Port of Charleroi

BECRL🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Charleroi

Located on the Sambre River in Wallonia, Belgium, Charleroi is an inland port. It handles general cargo and tanker vessels.

Background
Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is the largest city in both Hainaut and Wallonia. The city is situated in the valley of the Sambre, in the south-west of Belgium, not far from the border with France. By 1 January 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,462 square kilometres (564 sq mi) with a total population of 522,522 by 1 January 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BE-WHT
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Sambre
Latitude
50.4401°
Longitude
4.4713°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BECRL
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q81046 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.charleroi.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Charleroi?+
The Port of Charleroi 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 Charleroi?+
You can track vessels near Charleroi (BECRL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BECRL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Charleroi?+
The Port of Charleroi 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.
What is the Port of Charleroi?+
CHARLEROI (UN/Locode: BECRL), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.44010° N, 4.47126° E.
Where is the Port of Charleroi located?+
Coordinates: 50.44010° N, 4.47126° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NAMUR — UN/Locode: BENAM — 50.47000° N, 4.87000° EDINANT — UN/Locode: BEDIA — 50.27000° N, 4.92000° ELOT — UN/Locode: BELOT — 50.76667° N, 4.26667° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Charleroi?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Charleroi?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Charleroi?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.