Port of Kluisbergen

BEKSR🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Kluisbergen

Kluisbergen is a canal port located in East Flanders, Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods along the waterway. The port handles various cargo types and accommodates inland waterway vessels.

Background
Kluisbergen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, along the Scheldt river. The municipality comprises the towns of Berchem, Kwaremont, Ruien and Zulzeke which fused in 1971. In 2021, Kluisbergen had a total population of 6,682. The total area is 30.38 km². The town of Ruien is the largest and has some outdoor facilities. Kluisbergen is also home to the "Kluisbos", a forest which has two ancient standing stones, which date back to Roman times.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
50.7833°
Longitude
3.5167°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2799588 →
Wikidata
Q840517 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kluisbergen.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kluisbergen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 34.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (35.1 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (35.2 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (35.5 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (36.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kluisbergen?

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The Port of Kluisbergen 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 Kluisbergen?

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You can track vessels near Kluisbergen (BEKSR) 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 Kluisbergen?

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The Port of Kluisbergen is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEKSR — 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 BEKSR 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 Kluisbergen?

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The Port of Kluisbergen 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.