Reduced cargo transhipment for North Sea Port in 2023 due to changing geopolitics and the European economy
In 2023, companies based in North Sea Port recorded a volume of 65.9 million tons of seaborne cargo throughput. That is a fall of 11%, or 7.8 million tons of goods, compared to the record year 2022. For inland waterway transhipment, the impact remained more limited.
North Sea Port and Port of Antwerp-Bruges will develop pipelines to accelerate energy transition
North Sea Port is to become a minority shareholder in Pipelink, currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. This new partnership will develop and build local, national and international pipeline projects – essential steps forward in the modal shift and energy transition.
Yara Sluiskil to realize world's first project for cross-border CO2 capture and storage project in North Sea Port
As from 2026 Yara Sluiskil will reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons. A 194 million euro investment in North Sea Port will secure large-scale CO2 reduction by the largest fertilizer and AdBlue producer in northwest Europe.
North Sea Port CEO Daan Schalck named 'Personality of the Year' by leading transport magazine
Daan Schalck, CEO of North Sea Port, has been named 'Personality of the Year' by the International Bulk Journal. He was presented with the award at the IBJ gala dinner in London for his role in establishing North Sea Port as a leading dry bulk port.
New name for Terneuzen lock complex: Noordzeesluizen (North Sea Locks)
The new name for the Terneuzen lock complex was announced on Thursday, November 16. As from today North Sea Locks is the name of the entire complex of three locks connecting Terneuzen and Ghent with the North Sea.
North Sea Port wins European ESPO Award for nature restoration
North Sea Port has won the annual award presented by the European sea ports association ESPO. North Sea Port was recognised for constructing buffer zones in the Canal Zone and nature restoration in the Moervaart Valley. By these means, the port is enhancing quality of life for local residents.
European economy and geopolitics continue to act as drag on North Sea Port's cargo throughput
Over the first nine months of this year, the North Sea Port companies recorded a volume of 49.6 million tons of seaborne cargo transhipment. This represents an 11.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2022.
DSV further expands its health cluster in North Sea Port with new sustainable warehouse
DSV is starting the construction of a new 110,000 m² warehouse at Ghent's Kluizendok. The highlights: 350 additional jobs, a sustainable warehouse, just about the most attractive workplace in the Ghent logistics sector, perfect temperature control and automated solutions.
North Sea Port extends Chair at Ghent University for 5 years
This academic year, students at Ghent University will again be able to immerse themselves in the workings of the port. The port authority is sponsoring the 'North Sea Port Chair' for another 5 years.
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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.
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.