North Sea Port records slight growth in cargo throughput
Over the first nine months of 2024, the North Sea Port companies recorded a volume of 50.3 million tons of seaborne cargo transhipment.That is an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period in 2023.Inland waterway transhipment also grew (+3.2%). We see a slight recovery in transhipment volumes.
Podcast North Sea Port, listen to the third episode: what the New Lock means for the industry
After seven years, the New Lock in Terneuzen was officially opened on October 11. What does this mean for the industry in the Netherlands, Belgium and the world? This is the third episode of our podcast 'North Sea Port: de toegangspoort tot de Noordzee'
North Sea Port starts search for new CEO
North Sea Port, the merged port of Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent, is starting a search for a new CEO. Daan Schalck, the current CEO, will hand over his mandate to a successor at the end of this year due to personal reasons.
New Lock in Terneuzen provides economic boost and bigger ships for North Sea Port
On Friday 11 October Dutch king Willem-Alexander and Belgian king Philippe opened the larger New Lock in Terneuzen, North Sea Port. Their presence is indicative of the economic boost the lock has the potential to provide, associated with the arrival of larger seagoing vessels at Terneuzen and Ghent.
King Willem-Alexander and King Philip open the New Lock Terneuzen in North Sea Port
On Friday 11 October, His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander and His Majesty the King of the Belgians Filip jointly opened the New Lock in Terneuzen. This official ceremony underlines the important milestone for the Netherlands, Belgium, Flanders and our port area North Sea Port.
Verbrugge Zeeland Terminal further cements North Sea Port’s status as a rail port
Two newly-lengthened railway lines have been officially taken into use at the Verbrugge Zeeland Terminal in Vlissingen. This will allow the freight handler to extend the map of its rail operations to the hinterland, and it puts North Sea Port in an even stronger position as a rail port.
North Sea Port joins efforts to promote sustainable shipping on the Rhine
North Sea Port has co-signed a charter for more sustainable, climate-friendly and efficient water transport throughout the Rhine basin. In doing so, it is also highlighting its own role as a Rhine port.
King Willem-Alexander and King Philippe open New Lock in Terneuzen
His Majesty the King and His Majesty the King of the Belgians will open the New Lock in Terneuzen on 11 October. Barry Madlener, the Netherlands Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management and Lydia Peeters, the Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works will also be present.
North Sea Port Conference dedicated to opening of New Lock Terneuzen
North Sea Port Conference will once again be held this year. On Friday 11 October, the port sector will gather in Terneuzen for the annual port conference. This edition will be entirely dedicated to the opening of the New Lock in Terneuzen.
Cargo transhipment in North Sea Port remains stable over first six months
Over the first six months of this year, the companies in North Sea Port recorded a volume of 33.4 million tons of seaborne cargo transhipment. This is the same as in the equivalent period in 2023. Transhipment via inland navigation increased.
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King Willem-Alexander and King Philippe open New Lock in Terneuzen
His Majesty the King and His Majesty the King of the Belgians will open the New Lock in Terneuzen on 11 October. Barry Madlener, the Netherlands Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management and Lydia Peeters, the Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works will also be present.
North Sea Port Conference dedicated to opening of New Lock Terneuzen
North Sea Port Conference will once again be held this year. On Friday 11 October, the port sector will gather in Terneuzen for the annual port conference. This edition will be entirely dedicated to the opening of the New Lock in Terneuzen.
King Willem-Alexander and King Philip open the New Lock Terneuzen in North Sea Port
On Friday 11 October, His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander and His Majesty the King of the Belgians Filip jointly opened the New Lock in Terneuzen. This official ceremony underlines the important milestone for the Netherlands, Belgium, Flanders and our port area North Sea Port.