Port of Basel

CHBSL🇨🇭Switzerland

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About Port of Basel

Basel is Switzerland's principal Rhine river port, serving as a vital hub for inland navigation. It handles bulk cargo and general goods, facilitating trade for the landlocked nation. Barges and container ships are common vessels utilizing its extensive facilities.

Background
Basel, also known as Basle, is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city, with 177,595 inhabitants within the city municipality limits.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
260m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7303377 →
Wikidata
Q78 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bs.ch →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CHBSL
Country
🇨🇭Switzerland
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
CH-BS
Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
47.5679°
Longitude
7.6072°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Basel?

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You can track vessels near Basel (CHBSL) 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 Basel?

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The Port of Basel is a port in CH. Its UN/LOCODE is CHBSL — 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 CHBSL mean?

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The first two characters, CH, are the ISO country code for CH. 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 Basel?

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The Port of Basel 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.