Port of Herent

BEHET🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Herent

Also known as: Canal de Jonction de l'Escaut a la Meuse, Canal de Jonction de l'Escaut à la Meuse, Canal de Maastricht, Kanaal Bocholt Herentals, Kanaal Scheldt Maas, Kanaal Van Bocholt naar Herentals

This Belgian port is situated on a canal in the Flemish Brabant province. It serves as a waterway connection for inland barge traffic.

Background
Herent is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the villages and former municipalities of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2025, Herent had a total population of 23,081. The total area is 32.73 km² resulting in a population density of 705,08 inhabitants per km². The current mayor is Luk Draye.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VLI
Latitude
51.2000°
Longitude
5.4500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2785050 →
Wikidata
Q930269 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.herent.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Herent?

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The Port of Herent 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 Herent?

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You can track vessels near Herent (BEHET) 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 Herent?

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The Port of Herent is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEHET — 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 BEHET 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 Herent?

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The Port of Herent 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.