Question 1

What is BEGNE?

Accepted Answer

BEGNE is the UN/LOCODE for Gent (Ghent), VOV, Belgium — a seaport and airport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Gent (Ghent) used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Gent (Ghent) (BEGNE) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list BEGNE as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Belgium.

Question 3

Where is Gent (Ghent) located?

Accepted Answer

Gent (Ghent) is located at approximately 51.0500°N, 3.7167°E in VOV.

Question 4

Where should I use the BEGNE port code?

Accepted Answer

Use BEGNE on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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