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Port of Tessenderlo

BETES🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Tessenderlo

Tessenderlo is a Belgian seaport handling general cargo and tankers. It is situated inland, accessible by vessels without significant operational restrictions.

Background
Tessenderlo is a former municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. It is where the three Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and Antwerp meet at the front gate of the Averbode Abbey. The municipality Tessenderlo encompasses the villages of Tessenderlo proper, Schoot, Engsbergen, Hulst and Berg. On January 1, 2006, Tessenderlo had a total population of 16,811. The total area is 51.35 km2 which gives a population density of 327 inhabitants per km2. The name Tessenderlo means "(the open place in) the forest of the Taxandrians".

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q740852 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.tessenderlo.be →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BETES
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Subdivision
BE-VLI
Latitude
51.0667°
Longitude
5.0833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tessenderlo?+
The Port of Tessenderlo 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 Tessenderlo?+
You can track vessels near Tessenderlo (BETES) 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 BETES on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tessenderlo?+
The Port of Tessenderlo 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 Tessenderlo?+
TESSENDERLO (UN/Locode: BETES), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.07000° N, 5.08000° E.
Where is the Port of Tessenderlo located?+
Coordinates: 51.07000° N, 5.08000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MEERHOUT — UN/Locode: BEMEH — 51.13000° N, 5.08000° EOOSTERLO — UN/Locode: BEOTL — 51.12000° N, 4.97000° EBERINGEN — UN/Locode: BERIN — 51.04752° N, 5.21512° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Tessenderlo?+
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 Tessenderlo?+
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 Tessenderlo?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Tanker and Unspecified.