Port of Hoboken

BEHBN🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Hoboken

This port is situated on the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal in Belgium. It functions as a container terminal, handling general cargo. The port is equipped with tug services and a large drydock.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31250 →
GeoNames ID
12196090 →
Wikidata
Q122459952 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BEHBN
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Body of Water
Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal
Latitude
51.1667°
Longitude
4.3500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hoboken is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 41.3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (43.9 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (44.1 NM WNW), Brielle (44.7 NM N), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (44.7 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 Hoboken?

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The Port of Hoboken 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 Hoboken?

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You can track vessels near Hoboken (BEHBN) 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 Hoboken?

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The Port of Hoboken is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEHBN — 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 BEHBN 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 Hoboken?

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The Port of Hoboken 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.