Sand, gravel, scrap for recycling and vessels in for repair characterise the working quays of Bruges (BE BGS) — the inner-city docks of Brugge rather than the coastal terminals most shippers picture. The basin links to the outer port of Zeebrugge through the roughly twelve-kilometre Boudewijn Canal and, since the 2022 merger, forms part of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges authority. Quayside depths of around five metres suit inland barges and small coasters; deep-sea container and RoRo traffic is concentrated at Zeebrugge, which handles millions of tonnes of liquid and dry bulk annually. Specialist operators along the canal cover dry-bulk transhipment, a recycling terminal and a drydock ship-repair yard. For freight forwarders, Bruges is a niche for regional bulk and industrial consignments, while containers and unitised cargo belong at the Zeebrugge outer port.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bruges?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Bruges is BE BGS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Bruges located?▼

The port of Bruges is located in Belgium (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Bruges?▼

Bruges is a Very Small harbor of type Canal or Lake.

What is the channel depth of Bruges?▼

The channel depth of Bruges is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

51.23333, 3.21667

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Bruges

Antwerp → Shanghai Antwerp → Shenzhen Antwerp → Guangzhou Antwerp → Hong Kong Antwerp → Tokyo Antwerp → Busan

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