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CHBFL Birsfelden Port
Birsfelden Port is the seaport of Birsfelden, in the city of Birsfeldenin Switzerland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is CHBFL.

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Port Code

CHBFL

Name

Birsfelden

Country / Region

Switzerland

City

Birsfelden

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

47.5511896

Longitude

7.6229102

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Switzerland · Basel port system · UN/LOCODE CHBFL

Birsfelden Port Introduction

Birsfelden is a Rhine inland port in Switzerland and a sub-port of Basel, located on the south-eastern side of the Basel logistics area at 47.5511896° N, 7.6229102° E. Its operating profile is closely associated with steel and metals handling and storage linked to nearby production sites, while dry bulk, containers and petroleum products may also be transshipped. The port is therefore better assessed as a specialized inland gateway and transshipment point than as a seaport with ocean-going services. The supplied port record identifies tankers and cargo vessels as the principal vessel types, with a maximum draught of 3.9 m, an allowed maximum deadweight of 3,910 t and a recorded maximum vessel length of 236 m. Our service team can coordinate the Rhine leg, Basel-area inland delivery and any onward ocean booking separately, subject to terminal and carrier confirmation.

Port codeCHBFL

Country / citySwitzerland / Birsfelden

Port typeRhine inland port

Coordinates47.5511896, 7.6229102

Key Highlights

Specialized Rhine-port function with a strong steel, metals and production-linked storage profile.
Handles a mixed cargo base: dry goods, containers and petroleum products may be transshipped in addition to metals.
Vessel planning is constrained by inland-waterway dimensions; the supplied record states 3.9 m maximum draught and 3,910 t maximum deadweight.
Tankers represent approximately 50% and cargo vessels approximately 40% of the vessel mix in the supplied port description; actual acceptance remains subject to the relevant operator.
For ocean freight, Birsfelden should normally be planned as a Rhine/inland leg connected with a separate North Sea or other seaport solution, not as an ocean-port booking.

Facilities & Services

Metal and project cargo

Steel and metal handling, storage and production-linked logistics are central to the recorded port profile. Our team should confirm lifting, packing, securing and storage arrangements before accepting non-standard units.

Dry cargo and transshipment

Dry goods may move through the port by inland vessel and onward road or rail connection. Cargo form, density, moisture sensitivity and discharge equipment must be checked case by case.

Container coordination

Container transshipment is identified in the supplied data, but no fixed terminal equipment, depot, free-time or operating-hour commitment is assumed. Our service team verifies the nominated facility before booking.

Liquid and petroleum products

Petroleum products and tanker calls require advance confirmation of product classification, compatible receiving facilities, safety documentation and local acceptance conditions.

Road and inland connections

Basel-area road collection and delivery can be arranged as an inland transport leg. Vehicle access, loading windows, weight distribution and any local restrictions must be confirmed with the receiving site.

Inspection and documentation support

Our service team can coordinate customs documents, cargo release instructions, survey attendance and terminal appointments, while the exact process depends on the cargo and the selected facility.

Routes & Transit Times

Rhine corridor: Birsfelden cargo may be connected by inland waterway with the wider Upper and Lower Rhine network, subject to vessel availability, water levels, locks and terminal acceptance.
Ocean export or import: Ocean cargo normally requires a separate connection through a suitable seaport and an inland Rhine or road leg. The final routing, carrier nomination and transshipment point must be confirmed for each shipment.
Container movements: Transit time is affected by barge or truck allocation, terminal cut-offs, port congestion, customs release and equipment availability; our team does not treat a generic transit estimate as a booking commitment.
Bulk and liquid cargo: Product compatibility, tank or hold availability, river navigation conditions, safety checks and discharge-slot scheduling can materially change the transport plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Basel economic area: Birsfelden forms part of the Basel-area logistics environment and can serve Swiss industrial and distribution cargo requiring Rhine, road or combined inland transport.
Metals and manufacturing: Steel, metal products, semi-finished materials and production-related inputs are especially relevant to the recorded port profile.
Dry cargo: Dry goods may include bulk or general cargo, but the correct handling method depends on packing, cargo density, moisture protection and discharge requirements.
Liquid products: Petroleum products and other regulated liquids require product-specific acceptance checks, correct dangerous-goods classification and compatible equipment.
Containerized cargo: Containers can be considered where the nominated inland facility confirms handling capacity, equipment, customs status and onward connection.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs	Do not apply seaport-style cut-off assumptions automatically. Barge nomination, terminal receiving windows, loading slots and customs release timing must be checked for the actual facility and sailing.
Dangerous goods	For petroleum products, chemicals or other regulated cargo, provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data and transport mode information before acceptance. Written confirmation from the operator is required.
Customs and status	Determine whether the shipment is import, export, transit or another customs procedure before dispatch. Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and required transit or authorization data must be consistent. Swiss customs information should be verified through bazg.admin.ch.
Physical limitations	Use the supplied limits as initial planning parameters: maximum draught 3.9 m, maximum deadweight 3,910 t and recorded maximum vessel length 236 m. Final vessel acceptance, berth suitability and sailing restrictions remain subject to the operator and current river conditions.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, HS information and intended delivery point before requesting a barge or road quotation; metal coils, long steel and project pieces need separate handling review.
For containers, obtain the nominated inland terminal, receiving reference, equipment type, customs status and actual cut-off in writing before arranging pre-carriage.
For petroleum or other dangerous goods, submit the product and safety documentation at the quotation stage rather than after vessel nomination; acceptance may depend on facility-specific controls.
Keep a road-based or alternative inland routing available when low water, lock delays, terminal congestion or equipment shortages threaten the planned Rhine connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CHBFL be used as a normal ocean container port?

Birsfelden is an inland Rhine port and a sub-port of Basel, not a seaport. Our team normally plans an inland-waterway or road connection to a suitable ocean gateway for international container cargo.

What vessel size should be used for initial planning?

The supplied record states a maximum draught of 3.9 m, maximum deadweight of 3,910 t and a recorded maximum length of 236 m. These figures are planning references, not a substitute for operator confirmation for a specific sailing.

Is Birsfelden suitable for steel and metal cargo?

Yes, steel and metals are specifically identified in the port profile. We still need the cargo dimensions, coil or bundle configuration, weight distribution and lifting requirements before confirming handling feasibility.

How should petroleum products be booked?

Provide product classification, UN details where applicable, safety documentation, quantity, packaging or tank type and destination requirements in advance. The receiving facility and operator must confirm acceptance and scheduling.

What usually causes inland transit delays?

Typical variables include river water levels, locks, vessel or equipment availability, terminal windows, customs release, cargo inspections and road restrictions. Our service team confirms the live plan rather than promising a fixed generic transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Supplied port master data for UN/LOCODE CHBFL, including port name, country, city, coordinates, port description, vessel mix and stated vessel limitations.

Regulatory reference: Swiss customs and border-security procedures should be checked against the current information published by bazg.admin.ch.

Verification boundary: Terminal names, berth availability, equipment, tariffs, free time, receiving hours, live water-level restrictions, sailing schedules and cargo acceptance are not treated as fixed data here. Our service team verifies these items with the nominated operator and authorities before booking.