Antwerp Port Tracker
Port of Antwerp · Belgium · UN/LOCODE BEANR
Live Antwerp port congestion tracker. Vessel wait times on the Scheldt, berth occupancy, and delay data. Updated every 5 minutes from AIS.
About Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerp is Europe's second-largest container port, handling over 12 million TEUs annually. Located 80 km up the Scheldt estuary from the North Sea, it serves as a major gateway for chemicals, containers, and breakbulk cargo into Western Europe.
Strengths
- Europe's largest integrated chemical cluster — petrochemicals are a major port strength
- Strong rail and inland barge connections to Germany and Eastern Europe
- Deep berths capable of receiving large container vessels despite inland location
Operational challenges
- Tidal scheduling on the Scheldt creates predictable congestion windows for large vessels
- 80 km river transit from the North Sea adds time to every port call
Frequently asked questions about Port of Antwerp
What is the vessel waiting time at Antwerp port?
Container vessels at Antwerp typically wait 12–48 hours depending on Scheldt river tidal windows and terminal availability. The Scheldt estuary tidal cycle means large vessels must coordinate arrivals with tidal conditions.
How does tidal access affect Antwerp port?
Antwerp is located approximately 80 km up the Scheldt estuary from the North Sea. Large vessels (typically >13m draft) must navigate specific tidal windows to safely transit the river.
What is the BEANR port code?
BEANR is the UN/LOCODE identifier for the Port of Antwerp, now part of Antwerp-Bruges following the 2022 merger with the Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge. It is Belgium's primary seaport and Europe's second-largest container port.