Sweden-Belgium Green Shipping Corridor expands ambition for the world's first green ammonia shipping corridor and welcomes new partner
By 2030, two ammonia-fuelled ro-ro vessels of DFDS are expected to operate on the routes between Sweden and Belgium. Potentially it is the world's first green ammonia shipping corridor for freight vessels. North Sea Port is part of this shipping route.
Freepoint Eco-Systems enters agreement with North Sea Port for a plastic recycling facility in Europe
Freepoint Eco-Systems Belgium NV and North Sea Port announced (30 May 2024) the signing of a long-term concession agreement for the development of Freepoint Eco-Systems' first advanced recycling facility for plastics in Europe. The facility will be situated in the Kluizendok site in Gent.
Work starts on R4 East and West: complete, safer redesign for ring road around the Ghent part of North Sea Port
On Monday 27 May, the first spade went into the ground for the major works on the R4 East-West ring road around the Ghent part of the port area. By 2031, no fewer than 22 intersections will have been redesigned for safer traffic, cycling and integration with the surrounding port environment.
North Sea Port collaborates on new chair for monitoring circular economy impact in Flemish sea ports
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) launches a new chair in collaboration with Circular Flanders and the Flemish seaports, North Sea Port, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Port Oostende: the Chair Circular Port Monitoring in Flanders.
North Sea Port receives Flemish grant for 'Flanders Container Corridor' for inland shipping
The Flemish Government is committed to more inland container shipping in Flanders. With a grant for the 'Flanders Container Corridor', the Flemish government wants to improve the intermodal supply of container transport via inland waterways between North Sea Port and Antwerp.
North Sea Port builds sustainable quay for river cruises in Ghent
A new quay for river cruises will be erected at the top of the Grootdok in Ghent in autumn this year. From then onwards, such ships will be required to dock here and also to connect to onshore power.
Belgian ministers visit Vlissingen in North Sea Port to view construction site of world's first energy island
Concrete building blocks for Belgium's Princess Elisabeth Energy Island are being constructed in Vlissingen. The first of the 23 so-called caissons is just about finished – an excellent reason for Belgian dignitaries to visit to this world first.
North Sea Port extends term of CEO Daan Schalck by six years
The current CEO of North Sea Port, Daan Schalck, will remain in charge of the port authority of the merged Dutch-Flemish port for the next six years. This was decided unanimously by the board. The aim is to continue to grow the port as a top European port and focus even more firmly on customers.
North Sea Port records decline in cargo throughput in first quarter of 2024
Seaborne cargo transhipment at North Sea Port fell by 3.2% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was seen mainly in dry bulk throughput. Transhipment via inland waterways did experience growth.
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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.
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.