Port of Kieldrecht

BEKDE🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Kieldrecht

Kieldrecht is a port located in East Flanders, Belgium, near the Dutch border. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk cargo.

Background
Kieldrecht is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) of Beveren in East Flanders, Belgium. Kieldrecht was an independent municipality until 1977, when it merged with Beveren as part of the fusion of municipalities in Belgium. The village is located on the border with the Netherlands, and forms a single urban area with the Dutch village of Nieuw-Namen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.2833°
Longitude
4.1667°

Nearby Vessels

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196040 →
Wikidata
Q3196450 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kieldrecht is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 31.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (35.9 NM W), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (36.1 NM W), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (36.7 NM W), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (36.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kieldrecht?

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The Port of Kieldrecht 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 Kieldrecht?

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You can track vessels near Kieldrecht (BEKDE) 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 Kieldrecht?

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The Port of Kieldrecht is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEKDE — 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 BEKDE 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 Kieldrecht?

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The Port of Kieldrecht 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.