Inland shipping
Electronic reporting
Barges entering or leaving North Sea Port must submit an electronic report of the voyage in advance using a suitable electronic reporting system. Several software packages are available for this purpose.
Learn more about electronic registration and berth information here.
Tools
We offer a number of tools to ensure a smooth passage for inland shipping at North Sea Port. One example is the Harmonie app, a registration tool for inland shipping available in the App Store or on Google Play. The app reduces the administrative process for skippers and provides North Sea Port with complete and timely information about the ship’s stay in the port.
Lock planning can be used to view planned lock operations and the occupation of the berths and waiting locations at the lock. For the part of North Sea Port in Gent, you must submit a request to use the public quays by means of a form.
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Lock planning
To ensure that shipping traffic can quickly and safely pass through the lock complex in Terneuzen, a lock planning is available. Here you will find the most recent planning for all vessels. -
Public quays
Anyone who wants to use a public quay to load or unload goods or wants to use quay land for short-term storage of goods must ask permission for this. Here you can find out how to do this.
Facilities
North Sea Port offers various facilities throughout the port area to make a ship’s passage and stay in the port as comfortable as possible.
For example, we provide current berth information by means of an interactive map. There is also an overview of where various shore power boxes and drinking water facilities are.
Tariffs and regulations
All the tariffs and regulations that apply to inland shipping at North Sea Port can be found in the General Terms and Conditions (PDF) and tariffs in the Tariff Regulations (PDF). These can be found below. Here you can find information about the tariffs and purchase conditions, subscriptions and regulations.
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Subscriptions inland shipping
Various subscriptions are available for inland shipping at North Sea Port. -
Port rules and regulations
In addition to international, European, national and local legislation, specific port regulations and ordinances apply in the port area. -
Tariffs and conditions
Certain terms and conditions apply to anyone collaborating with North Sea Port. Find the full overview here.
Privacy statement regarding waste collection inland navigation
At North Sea Port we process the data of port users with an inland vessel who have their waste collected. We always treat your personal data with respect for your privacy and follow the applicable privacy regulations