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 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.
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North Sea Port allocates rail zone in Ghent for five companies to Lineas
Belgian rail operator Lineas has been awarded the first rail zone in North Sea Port following a tender procedure. This allocation marks an important step towards more efficient and sustainable freight transport by rail in the Ghent section of the port.
180 years of Vlaeynatie and 10 years at Axelse Vlakte in North Sea Port: grand opening of new warehouses and milestone anniversaries
Vlaeynatie, located in the North Sea Port area, is celebrating a triple milestone. Not only are three new warehouses being officially opened, the company is also marking its 180th anniversary and 10 years of presence at the Axelse Vlakte.
North Sea Port marks first year of New Lock in Terneuzen
On 11 October, it was one year since His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and His Majesty Philippe, King of the Belgians, officially opened the New Lock in Terneuzen. The next phase is now approaching: trial operations with 38-metre-wide commercial vessels on the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal.