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.
Opinion article: German, Belgian and Dutch ports: Europe, join forces to preserve the industry
For years, the conversation between ports has been dominated by the question of who is the biggest. Nowadays, the CEOs of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, North Sea Port, Duisburger Hafen AG and Port of Rotterdam are talking about: “How can we unite to secure a sustainable future for industry in Europe”.
23 EU ambassadors visit North Sea Port in Zeeland
At the invitation of the Embassy of Belgium in The Hague, 23 ambassadors from EU countries paid a visit to the Zeeland part of North Sea Port. The working visit on Wednesday 10 April was prompted by the Belgian presidency of the European Union.
North Sea Port secures 106,000 jobs
When the merger began on 1 January 2018, North Sea Port accounted for 96,750 direct and indirect jobs. Six years later, the tally stands at 105,912, rounded up to 106,000. Value added has also increased.
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North Sea Port becomes hub for sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals production
North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture.
Acquisition of Evolution Terminals by LBC Strengthens North Sea Port’s Leadership in Energy Transition
LBC Tank Terminals has completed the full acquisition of Evolution Terminals in Vlissingen. LBC will further develop its new facility into a hub for the storage and distribution of sustainable products for the energy transition, aligning perfectly with North Sea Port's ambitions.
North Sea Port collaborates with Dutch Seaports on a national cybersecurity platform
To address cyber threats, Dutch seaports, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security have jointly developed an approach: the "Cyber Strategy for Dutch Seaports."