An independent site study has shown that the area in Borsele between Westerscheldetunnelweg, Sloeweg, Driedijk and Borselsedijk is the most suitable location for a central access point to terminals in the Sloe area, as well as for building safe rest areas and overnight parking for truck drivers.
The Central Gate will boast optimum accessibility for trucks in the port area, whether they are passing through or the port is their final destination. Drivers will be able to notify their arrival in advance, allowing them to avoid waiting times at the terminals. The Central Gate will also offer drivers a way to meet the 45-hour rest requirement standard alongside one of the most important Dutch-Flemish transport corridors.
With these measures, North Sea Port hopes to combat illegal parking in the region and improve safety and liveability in and around the port area.
Innovation and sustainability
During efforts to develop the Central Gate, North Sea Port is promoting the application of innovative and sustainable technologies, such as alternative fuels and charging stations for trucks. A central service location and efficient use of space will contribute to developments in the logistics sector and the energy transition.
The initiative is seamlessly aligned to both the national agendas for sustainability and the energy transition, and the goals of the Logistics Top Sector in the Netherlands.
North Sea Port is receiving subsidies from the Province of Zeeland (for innovation and sustainability-related technologies) and the European Union (for infrastructure design). Research is being conducted into the facilities desired by the industrial and logistics companies in the port, such as a service station, restaurant or potential lodgings.
