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Port of Beverwijk

NLBEV🇳🇱Netherlands

Port Location

About Port of Beverwijk

This port is situated on the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, near the North Sea coast. It serves as an industrial port, handling various cargo types. Tugs and pilots are compulsory for vessels calling at this sheltered harbor.

Background
Beverwijk is an industrial port city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The town is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Amsterdam in the Randstad metropolitan area, north of the North Sea Canal very close to the North Sea coast. A railway tunnel and two motorway tunnels cross the canal between Beverwijk and the nearby city of Haarlem on the south side of the canal.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31040 →
GeoNames ID
2743902 →
Wikidata
Q9905 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.beverwijk.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLBEV
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.4783°
Longitude
4.6767°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Beverwijk?+
The approach to Beverwijk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zandvoort Watertoren Lighthouse at 8.6 NM to the SW. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (13.9 NM ESE), Enkhuizen (16.9 NM ENE), Zeughoek (23.8 NM NE), Watum (35.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Beverwijk?+
The Port of Beverwijk 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 Beverwijk?+
You can track vessels near Beverwijk (NLBEV) 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 NLBEV on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Beverwijk?+
The Port of Beverwijk 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.