Port of Kwaadmechelen

BEKWA🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Kwaadmechelen

Also known as: Canal d'Embranchement vers Hasselt, Hasselt Branch, Kanaal Dessel-Kwaadmechelen

This port is located on a canal in the Belgian province of Limburg. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

Background
Kwaadmechelen is a village in the Ham municipality of the Limburg province in the Flemish Community of Belgium. Kwaadmechelen was an independent municipality until 1977 when it merged into Ham.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
24m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VLI
Latitude
51.1000°
Longitude
5.1333°

Nearby Vessels

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2799508 →
Wikidata
Q2197305 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kwaadmechelen?

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The Port of Kwaadmechelen 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 Kwaadmechelen?

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You can track vessels near Kwaadmechelen (BEKWA) 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 Kwaadmechelen?

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The Port of Kwaadmechelen is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEKWA — 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 BEKWA 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 Kwaadmechelen?

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The Port of Kwaadmechelen 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.