Antwerp Port

Introduction, Major Towns Near, Port Detail

The Port of Antwerp is a seaport in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. It is located on the right bank of the Scheldt river, close to its confluence with the Rhine.

The major towns near the Antwerp Port are Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles, and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode. With a depth of up to 21.5 meters (70 ft), the port of Antwerp is one of the largest and busiest ports in Europe.

The Port of Antwerp is also connected to the hinterland by rail, road, and ship. The port of Antwerp consists of four distinct but interconnected areas: The Left Bank (Linkeroever), the Right Bank (Rechteroever), the Port of Antwerp (De Haven van Antwerpen), and the Waasland Port (Haven van het Waasland).

The Left Bank is the oldest part of the port and is located on the left bank of the Scheldt river. It is here that the port’s history began, with the construction of the first quays in the 16th century. The Left Bank is still the heart of the port, with the majority of the port’s facilities and infrastructure located here.

The Right Bank is a relatively new part of the port, developed in the 20th century. It is located on the right bank of the Scheldt river and is home to the port’s container terminal. The port is accessible to vessels of up to 50,000 DWT.

The Antwerp Port is one of the busiest seaports in the world. The port is also an important hub for container shipping. The Antwerp Port is also an important center for the petrochemical industry. It has a large number of oil refineries and petrochemical plants. In 2013, the port handled 36,249,835 tons of crude oil.

Export /Import requirements

The requirements for exporting through the Port of Antwerp are as follows:

  1. All shipments must be accompanied by a commercial invoice.
  2. For shipments valued over $2,500, a Certificate of Origin is required.
  3. Hazardous materials must be appropriately labeled and packaged by international regulations.
  4. A packing list must be provided for all shipments.
  5. A health certificate must accompany shipments of live animals.
  6. For perishable shipments, a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction is required.
  7. All shipments must be adequately insured.
  8. All documentation must be presented in English.

The requirements for importing through the Port of Antwerp are as follows:

  1. All shipments must be accompanied by a commercial invoice.
  2. For shipments valued over $2,500, a Certificate of Origin is required.
  3. Hazardous materials must be appropriately labeled and packaged by international regulations.
  4. A packing list must be provided for all shipments.
  5. All shipments must be adequately insured.
  6. All documentation must be presented in English.

1 - AddressHavenhuis Entrepotkaai 1 Antwerp B-2000 Belgium

2 - Port AuthorityAntwerp Port Authority

3 - Phone+32-3-205 20 11

4 - Fax+32-3-205 20 28

5 - Email[email protected]

6 - Coordinates51º 12′ 8” N, 4º 22′ 58” E

7 - Decimal51.2023663, 4.3828961

8 - UN/LOCODEBEANR

9 - Port TypeSeaport

10 - Port SizeVery Large

11 - Websitewww.portofantwerp.be

12 - TerminalYes

Informations
Port Detail

Inland port

Entrance Restrictions

Mean tide4 feet

Tide

Overhead Limit

Swell

Water Depth

Channel36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters

Cargo Pier36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters

Mean Tide

Anchorage

Oil Terminal41 – 45 feet 12.5 – 13.7 meters

Harbor Characteristics

Harbor SizeLarge

ShelterGood

Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length

Harbor TypeRiver Tide Gate

Turning Area

Informations
Pilotage

Compulsory

Available

Advisable

Local Assist

Supplies

Provisions

Fuel Oil

Deck

Water

Diesel Oil

Engine

Lifts & Cranes

0-24 Ton Lifts

25-49 Ton Lifts

50-100 Ton Lifts

100+ Ton Lifts

Fixed Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Floating Cranes

Loading & Unloading

Wharves

Med Moor

Ice

Anchor

Beach

Tugs

Assist

Salvage

Quarantine

Pratique

Deratt Cert

Port Services

Longshore

Electrical Repair

Steam

Electrical

Navigation Eq

Repairs, Drydock & Other Services

Ship Repairs

Marine Railroad

Drydock Size

Garbage Disposal

Dirty Ballast

Communications

Telephone

Radio

Air

Telegraph

Radio Tel

Rail

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Ocean

Economical, Efficient and
Environmental-friendly
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Air

Speedy, cost-effective
and Highly reliable
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Land

Door to door, low risk and
flexible
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Customs

Expert brokerage
assistance