Port of Humbeek

BEHUM🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Humbeek

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

This port is situated on the Brussels–Charleroi Canal in Belgium. It serves as a canal port with pilotage and tug assistance available. The port's operational role and cargo handling specifics are not detailed in the provided data.

Background
Humbeek is a small town in Belgium with approximately 4,574 inhabitants. It is located in the municipality of Grimbergen, in the province of Flemish Brabant. Humbeek has an area of 7.87 km2 and a population density of 506 inhabitants per km2. Humbeek is located along the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal, which divides the village in two.

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
BEHUM
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
50.9667°
Longitude
4.3833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31260 →
GeoNames ID
2783631 →
Wikidata
Q2631148 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Humbeek is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 49.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (49.5 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 Humbeek?

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The Port of Humbeek 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 Humbeek?

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You can track vessels near Humbeek (BEHUM) 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 Humbeek?

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The Port of Humbeek is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEHUM — 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 BEHUM 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 Humbeek?

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The Port of Humbeek 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 Humbeek?

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HUMBEEK (UN/Locode: BEHUM), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.97000° N, 4.38000° E.

Where is the Port of Humbeek located?

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Coordinates: 50.97000° N, 4.38000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KAPELLE-OP-DEN-BOS — UN/Locode: BEKPB — 51.01667° N, 4.36667° EVILVOORDE — UN/Locode: BEVIL — 50.92000° N, 4.42000° EMARLY — UN/Locode: BEMLY — 50.88000° N, 4.38000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Humbeek?

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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 Humbeek?

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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 Humbeek?

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Vessel types historically calling: Unspecified.