Port of Best

NLBST🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Best

This port is a canal-based facility located in North Brabant, Netherlands. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway vessels.

Background
Best is een plaats en gemeente in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Brabant, gelegen in de Kempen. Het grondgebied van de gemeente behoorde vroeger tot de gemeente Oirschot, maar is er in 1819 van afgesplitst om een zelfstandige gemeente te vormen. Per 1 januari 2028 zullen de gemeenten weer fuseren tot de gemeente Best-Oirschot.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
23m

Region

Subdivision
NL-NB
Latitude
51.5000°
Longitude
5.4000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759366 →
Wikidata
Q9816 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gemeentebest.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Best?

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The Port of Best 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 Best?

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You can track vessels near Best (NLBST) 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 Best?

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The Port of Best is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLBST — 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 NLBST 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 Best?

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The Port of Best 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.