Port of Walem

BEWLM🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Walem

Walem is a container terminal situated on the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal in Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for containerized cargo.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Body of Water
Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal
Latitude
51.0667°
Longitude
4.4667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Walem is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 48.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (49.8 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 Walem?

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The Port of Walem 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 Walem?

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You can track vessels near Walem (BEWLM) 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 Walem?

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The Port of Walem is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEWLM — 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 BEWLM 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 Walem?

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The Port of Walem 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.