Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek

BENVH🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek

Also known as: Brusselsch Zeekanaal, Bruxelles-Rupel Canal, Canal Maritime de Bruxelles au Rupel, Kanaal Maritime, Kanaal van Willebroeck, Kanaal van Willebroek

This port is located on the Brussels–Charleroi Canal in Belgium. It handles general cargo and is accessible to barges and smaller vessels. The Port of Brussels operates this facility, which has been in existence since 1813.

Background
Neder-Over-Heembeek is a former municipality of Brussels, Belgium, that was merged into the City of Brussels in 1921. Nowadays, it is a northern section of that municipality, and a predominantly industrial zone, especially known for the Queen Astrid Military Hospital, which is the National Burns and Poisons Centre.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
24m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1813
Operator (Wikidata ID)
The Port of Brussels

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
BE-VBR
Body of Water
Brussels–Charleroi Canal
Latitude
50.9000°
Longitude
4.3833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31260 →
GeoNames ID
2783631 →
Wikidata
Q2645721 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek?

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The Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek 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.

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Where is the Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek?

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The Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BENVH — 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 BENVH 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 Neder-Over-Heembeek?

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The Port of Neder-Over-Heembeek 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.