Port of Lokeren

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About Port of Lokeren

Also known as: Bovenvaart, Polsgracht

Lokeren is a canal port located in East Flanders, Belgium. It serves as a logistics hub for the region. The port is situated on the Durme river.

Background
Lokeren is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, and belongs to the Waasland, also called Land van Waas, of which it is the second most important city after Sint-Niklaas. The city, located on the river Durme, the Lede, and the E17 motorway, has more than 42,100 inhabitants who are called Lokeraars or Rapenfretters. Because Lokeren is located on the Durme, Lokeren is often called "The Durme City". Horse sausages are officially recognized as a regional product.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.1000°
Longitude
3.9833°

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Type
Name
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2801182 →
Wikidata
Q12910 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lokeren.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lokeren is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 32.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (32.4 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (33 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (33.5 NM WNW), Verklikker (39 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 Lokeren?

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The Port of Lokeren 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 Lokeren?

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You can track vessels near Lokeren (BELOK) 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 Lokeren?

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The Port of Lokeren is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BELOK — 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 BELOK 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 Lokeren?

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The Port of Lokeren 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.