Listed here the leading Sea Ports of Belgium where goods are shipped across the World. The Western European country of Belgium is the 6th most densely populated country in Europe.The economy of the country is a globalized one and it lies within a highly industrialized zone of Europe. Belgium is among the top 20 trading nations in the world. The country is heavily into both exports & imports. The main items of import are machinery and equipment, raw materials, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and oil products. The main exports of Belgium are finished diamonds, chemicals, metal and metal products, among others.
For carrying out such large volumes of international trade, there is a strong port’s network in Belgium. They handle a large amount of traffic, both cargo and passengers. Below, we will take a look at the top 8 seaports in the country.
Port of Antwerp
This is the 2nd largest port in Europe, after Rotterdam. Located in the heart of Europe, the Port of Antwerp is also among the busiest in the continent. It is one of the base ports of Europe. The Port of Antwerp is located almost 80 km inland, thereby giving it instant access to the European hinterland. Almost 15,000 ships use the port every year on average. In 2019, the port handled 235 million tonnes of cargo.
Port Authority: Antwerp Port Authority
Address: Havenhuis Entrepotkaai 1, Antwerp B-2000, Belgium
Phone: +32-3-205 20 11
Fax: +32-3-205 20 28
Email: info@haven.antwerpen.be
Website: www.portofantwerp.be
The Port of Ghent
The Port of Ghent is Belgium’s 2nd busiest and number 8 in Europe as far as freight traffic handling is concerned. In 2019, almost 72 million tonnes of cargo were transshipped through the Port of Ghent. For inland shipping freight traffic, the quantity was 60 million tonnes. With a depth of 17 meters, the port facility is used by thousands of ocean-going liners every year.
Port Authority: Ghent Port Company AMC
Address: J. Kennedylaan 32, Ghent B-9042, Belgium
Phone: +32/9 251 05 50
Fax: +32/9 251 54 06
Email: info@havengent.be
Website: www.havengent.be
Port of Liege
The Port of Liege is counted among the 3rd largest inland port in the entire Europe, following Duisburg and Paris. It stretches over an area of 26 km. in 2019 the port handled more than 96,000 TEUs with a river traffic cargo volume of almost 16 million tonnes.
Port Authority: Port Autonome de Liege
Address: Quai de Maestricht, Liege DIRECTION ET AD, Belgium
Phone: 04-232-9797
Fax: 04-223-1109
Email: portdeliege@skynet.be
Website: www.liege.port-autonome.be
Port of Nieuwpoort
Vessels up to 500 feet in length can enter this port. It has a coastal breakwater harbor. The port handles several hundred mid-sized ocean-going vessels every year.
Port Authority: Loodswezen
Address: Havengeul 1, Nieuwpoort BE-8620, Belgium
Phone: 32 58 233 000
Fax: 32 58 231 575
Website: www.loodswezen.nl
Port Oostende
This port is a versatile short seaport, that can accommodate multiple types of coastal traffic. Besides handling various kinds of cargo (bulk and general), the port also facilitates cruises, offshore installations has an extensive industrial area and also has a science park.
Port Authority: AG Haven Oostende
Address: Slijkensesteenweg 2, Oostende 8400, Belgium
Phone:+32 (0)59 340711
Fax: +32 (0)59 340710
Email: info@portofoostende.be
Website: www.portofoostende.be
Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge
The Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge is located close to a number of large and industrialized cities. As a result, it handles a fair amount of ship traffic. Annually, the port handles more than 42 million tonnes of cargo and 10,000 ships. The port handles all types of cargo. It is among the world’s largest ports for the import and export of vehicles. The Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge is Europe’s largest terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Also, every year, more than 40 cruise ships call on the port bringing with them more than 70,000 passengers.
Port Authority: Maatschappij van de Brugse Zeevaartinrichtingen N.V. (MBZ)
Address: P. Vandammehuis, Isabellalaan 1, Zeebrugge B-8380, Belgium
Phone: 32 50 543211
Fax: 32 50 543224
Email: mbz@zeebruggeport.be
Website: www.zeebruggeport.be
Port of Namur
Among the smaller ports of Belgium, the Port of Namur has 8 km of quays, distributed into 25 port areas. Several hundred ships call upon this port every year. The port is undergoing an expansion that will enable larger vessels to enter without hassles.
Address: Rue des Peupliers 2, 5100 Namur, Belgium
Phone: +32 498 11 21 24
Fax: info@portnamur.be
Website: http://www.portnamur.be/
Port of Brussels
The Port of Brussels is an inland port. It is located along the Anvers-Brussels-Charleroi Canal. There are around 200 companies in the area of every type. The port is accessible 24 x 7 and is navigable in 5 hours from the Port of Antwerp. Ships up to 4,500 tons can access the port. More than 30 million tonnes of goods are handled by the port every year, comprising of both overland and waterway traffic.
Port Authority: Port de Bruxelles
Address: Place des Armateurs 6, Bruxelles 1000, Belgium
Phone: 32 2 4206700
Fax: 32 2 4206974
Email: portdebruxelles@port.irisnet.be
Website: www.portdebruxelles.irisnet.be
List of Top 8 Sea Ports in Belgium
| Sl. No. | Seaport | Website |
| 1 | Port of Antwerp
Address: Havenhuis Entrepotkaai 1, Antwerp B-2000, Belgium |
www.portofantwerp.be |
| 2 | The Port of Ghent
Address: J. Kennedylaan 32, Ghent B-9042, Belgium |
www.havengent.be |
| 3 | Port of Liege
Address: Quai de Maestricht, Liege DIRECTION ET AD, Belgium |
www.liege.port-autonome.be |
| 4 | Port of Nieuwpoort
Address: Havengeul 1, Nieuwpoort BE-8620, Belgium |
www.loodswezen.nl |
| 5 | Port Oostende
Address: Slijkensesteenweg 2, Oostende 8400, Belgium |
www.portofoostende.be |
| 6 | Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge
Address: P. Vandammehuis, Isabellalaan 1, Zeebrugge B-8380, Belgium |
www.zeebruggeport.be |
| 7 | Port of Namur
Address: Rue des Peupliers 2, 5100 Namur, Belgium |
www.portnamur.be/
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| 8 | Port of Brussels
Address: Place des Armateurs 6, Bruxelles 1000, Belgium |
www.portdebruxelles.irisnet.be |
