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Port of Niel

BENIL🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Niel

This port is a container terminal situated on the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal in Belgium. It handles general cargo vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Body of Water
Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal
Latitude
51.1167°
Longitude
4.3333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196090 →
Wikidata
Q122459952 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Niel?+
The approach to Niel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 43.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (44.1 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (44.3 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (44.9 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (45.2 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 Niel?+
The Port of Niel 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 Niel?+
You can track vessels near Niel (BENIL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BENIL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Niel?+
The Port of Niel 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 Niel?+
NIEL (UN/Locode: BENIL), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.12000° N, 4.33000° E.
Where is the Port of Niel located?+
Coordinates: 51.12000° N, 4.33000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WINTHAM — UN/Locode: BEWTH — 51.10695° N, 4.31485° EWILLEBROEK — UN/Locode: BEWLB — 51.09000° N, 4.34000° EHEMIKSEM — UN/Locode: BEHEX — 51.15986° N, 4.33385° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Niel?+
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 Niel?+
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 Niel?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Unspecified.