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Port of Big Creek

BZBGK🇧🇿Belize

Port Location

About Port of Big Creek

Big Creek is Belize's only deep-water port, established in the 1990s. It serves as the primary export hub for bananas, citrus, and shrimp, and also handles oil exports.

Background
Port of Big Creek is the only deep-water port facility on the in Country of Belize, constructed in the 1990s. It is the nation's largest private port., after Belize City. Big Creek is the main port for Belize's banana industry; citrus fruit and shrimp are also exported from here. It is also the location from which oil, extracted from the fields of Spanish Lookout, is exported.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BZ-SC
Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Gulf of Honduras
Latitude
16.5149°
Longitude
-88.4047°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BZBGK
Country
🇧🇿Belize
Time Zone
UTC-6

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q858692 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
bigcreekgroup.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Big Creek?+
The approach to Big Creek is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bugle Caye Lighthouse at 4.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Colson Point (4.9 NM ESE), Hunting Caye (25.6 NM SSE), Cabo Tres Puntas (34.9 NM SSW), Cabo Tres Puntas (35.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Big Creek on?+
The Port of Big Creek is situated on the Caribbean Sea in BZ. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Big Creek?+
You can track vessels near Big Creek (BZBGK) 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 BZBGK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Big Creek?+
The Port of Big Creek operates in the UTC-6 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.