Belgian Port Cities include Antwerp and Ghent. Antwerp is a port city in the northern part of Belgium, located on the Scheldt River. It is the second largest city in Belgium and has a population of over 500, 000 people. Ghent is a port city in the Flemish region of Belgium, located on the Leie River. It is the capital of East Flanders and has a population of over 250, 000 people. Both cities are important ports for the country and have a long history of trade and commerce.