Question 1

What is BESAS?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Sint-Amands used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sint-Amands (BESAS) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list BESAS 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 Sint-Amands located?

Accepted Answer

Sint-Amands is located at approximately 51.0500°N, 4.2000°E in VAN.

Question 4

Where should I use the BESAS port code?

Accepted Answer

Use BESAS 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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