Port of Turnhout

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About Port of Turnhout

Also known as: Canal Turnhout-Hasselt Kanaal, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout a Hasselt, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout à Hasselt, Verbindingskanaal Turnhout-Hasselt

Turnhout is a Belgian inland port situated on a canal. It serves as a transshipment point for goods, primarily supporting the region's industrial activities.

Background
Turnhout is a Belgian municipality and city located in the Flemish province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the city of Turnhout proper. In 2021, its population was 45,874. The total area is 56.06 km2 (21.64 sq mi). The agglomeration is much more populous, with 81,473 inhabitants. It is known for its playing card industry, and houses the head office of the world's largest manufacturer of playing cards, Cartamundi. Turnhout is also the capital of the administrative district with the same name. The city council often promotes the city as "the capital of the Campine area".

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
25m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Latitude
51.3167°
Longitude
4.9500°

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2785138 →
Wikidata
Q271783 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.turnhout.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Turnhout is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 45.8 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Turnhout?

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The Port of Turnhout 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 Turnhout?

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You can track vessels near Turnhout (BETUR) 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 Turnhout?

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The Port of Turnhout is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BETUR — 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 BETUR 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 Turnhout?

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The Port of Turnhout 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.