Port of Grimbergen

BEGRB🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Grimbergen

Also known as: Brusselsch Zeekanaal, Bruxelles-Rupel Canal, Canal Maritime de Bruxelles au Rupel, Kanaal Maritime, Kanaal van Willebroeck, Kanaal van Willebroek

Grimbergen is a port located on the Brussels–Charleroi Canal in Belgium. It handles general cargo and is accessible to barges and smaller vessels. The port operates with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Grimbergen is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium, 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the capital Brussels. The municipality comprises the towns of Beigem, Grimbergen, Humbeek, and Strombeek-Bever. In 2017, Grimbergen had a total population of 37,030. The total area is 38.61 km2 (14.91 sq mi), which gives a population density of 959/km2 (2,480/sq mi), this is not much for a Region.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
24m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1550
Operator (Wikidata ID)
The Port of Brussels

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
BE-VBR
Body of Water
Brussels–Charleroi Canal
Latitude
50.9333°
Longitude
4.3833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31260 →
GeoNames ID
2783631 →
Wikidata
Q633063 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.grimbergen.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Grimbergen?

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The Port of Grimbergen 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 Grimbergen?

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You can track vessels near Grimbergen (BEGRB) 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 Grimbergen?

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The Port of Grimbergen is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEGRB — 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 BEGRB 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 Grimbergen?

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The Port of Grimbergen 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.