Port of Breda

NLBRD🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Breda

Also known as: Kanaal naar Mark, Mark, Markkanaal

Breda is a canal port located in North Brabant, Netherlands. It serves as an inland waterway hub, facilitating the movement of goods via barges.

Background
Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa. Breda has

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-NB
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
Antwerp Area
Latitude
51.5959°
Longitude
4.7704°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2751149 →
Wikidata
Q40844 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.breda.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Breda is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 29.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Verklikker (40.4 NM WNW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (47.4 NM N), Zandvoort Watertoren (47.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Breda?

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The Port of Breda 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 Breda?

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You can track vessels near Breda (NLBRD) 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 Breda?

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The Port of Breda is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLBRD — 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 NLBRD mean?

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The first two characters, NL, are the ISO country code for NL. 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 Breda?

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The Port of Breda 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.