Question 1

What is BELAN?

Accepted Answer

BELAN is the UN/LOCODE for Lanaken, VLI, Belgium — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Lanaken used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Lanaken (BELAN) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list BELAN 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 Lanaken located?

Accepted Answer

Lanaken is located at approximately 50.8833°N, 5.6500°E in VLI.

Question 4

Where should I use the BELAN port code?

Accepted Answer

Use BELAN 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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