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Port of Geel

BEGEL🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Geel

Geel is a Belgian port situated inland, accessible via inland waterways. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving between larger vessels and barges. Specific cargo types and vessel classes are not detailed.

Background
Geel is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, which acquired city status in the 1980s. It comprises Central-Geel which is composed of four old parishes or towns: Sint-Amand, Sint-Dimpna, Holven and Elsum. Further on around the center are the parish-towns of Ten Aard (N), Bel (E), Winkelomheide (SE), Stelen, Oosterlo and Zammel (S), Punt (SW) and Larum (W). In 2021, Geel had a total population of 40,781. The total area is 109.85 km2 (42 sq mi). Geel's patron saint, the Irish Saint Dymphna, inspired the town's pioneering de-institutionalized method of care for the mentally ill.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
51.1317°
Longitude
4.9604°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q464454 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.geel.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Geel?+
The Port of Geel 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 Geel?+
You can track vessels near Geel (BEGEL) 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 BEGEL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Geel?+
The Port of Geel 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 Geel?+
GEEL (UN/Locode: BEGEL), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.13171° N, 4.96041° E.
Where is the Port of Geel located?+
Coordinates: 51.13171° N, 4.96041° E. Nearby terminals/ports:OOSTERLO — UN/Locode: BEOTL — 51.12000° N, 4.97000° EMEERHOUT — UN/Locode: BEMEH — 51.13000° N, 5.08000° ETESSENDERLO — UN/Locode: BETES — 51.07000° N, 5.08000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Geel?+
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 Geel?+
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 Geel?+
Vessel types historically calling: Unspecified.