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Port of Herstal

BEHRS🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Herstal

Also known as: Albert Kanaal, Canal Albert

Herstal is a port situated on the Meuse river in Wallonia, Belgium. It serves as a point for inland waterway transport within the Greater Liège agglomeration. The port has been operational since 1968.

Background
Herstal, formerly known as Heristal, or Héristal, is a municipality and city of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. It lies along the Meuse river. Herstal is included in the "Greater Liège" agglomeration, which counts about 600,000 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
64m

Region

Subdivision
BE-WLG
Body of Water
Meuse
Latitude
50.6667°
Longitude
5.6333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2803303 →
Wikidata
Q211033 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.herstal.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1968

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Herstal?+
The Port of Herstal 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 Herstal?+
You can track vessels near Herstal (BEHRS) 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 BEHRS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Herstal?+
The Port of Herstal 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 Herstal?+
HERSTAL (UN/Locode: BEHRS), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.67000° N, 5.63000° E.
Where is the Port of Herstal located?+
Coordinates: 50.67000° N, 5.63000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WANDRE — UN/Locode: BEWND — 50.65905° N, 5.64558° EARGENTEAU — UN/Locode: BEAGT — 50.70000° N, 5.70000° ELIEGE — UN/Locode: BELGG — 50.63334° N, 5.56667° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Herstal?+
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 Herstal?+
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 Herstal?+
Vessel types historically calling: Unspecified.