Ghent

The port of Ghent is the third biggest port in Belgium. The Ghent port occupies an area with a total surface of some 3,291 ha, divided into 511 ha of water surface (canal and docks) and 2,780 ha of land.

The various transhipment companies and industries are established along the Seacanal and the different port docks: the Rodenhuizedok, the Mercatordok, the Sifferdok and the Grootdok with its lateral docks (Zuid-, Midden- and Noorddok). All of these docks can accommodate the largest vessels admitted in the port (80,000 DWT).

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Main Characteristics Latitude: 51° 6' 52" N Longitude: 3° 46' 4" E UN/LOCODE: BEGNE Port Type: River Port Port Size: Large  Official Website

Contact Information Ghent Port Company AMC J. Kennedylaan 32 Ghent B-9042 Phone: +32/9 251 05 50 Fax: +32/9 251 54 06 Email: