Port of Wichelen

BEWIH🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Wichelen

Also known as: Bovenvaart, Polsgracht

Wichelen is a canal port located in East Flanders, Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along inland waterways. The port primarily handles bulk cargo and is accessible to barges and smaller inland vessels.

Background
Wichelen is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0000°
Longitude
3.9833°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2801182 →
Wikidata
Q730801 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.wichelen.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wichelen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 35.4 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (35.4 NM NW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (36 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (36.7 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (42 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 Wichelen?

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The Port of Wichelen 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 Wichelen?

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You can track vessels near Wichelen (BEWIH) 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 Wichelen?

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The Port of Wichelen is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEWIH — 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 BEWIH 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 Wichelen?

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The Port of Wichelen 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.