Cargill opens new waste-based biodiesel plant at North Sea Port
On Wednesday 15 June, Cargill opened its first state-of-the-art biodiesel plant that converts waste oils and fats into renewable fuel at its Ghent facility in North Sea Port. The biodiesel is destined for shipping and freight, helping reduce their carbon footprint.
Belgium's first subsidy-free wind farm inaugurated at ArcelorMittal in North Sea Port
On Tuesday 14 June, Belgium's first subsidy-free wind farm was inaugurated at steel producer ArcelorMittal in Ghent. The effect will be to further reduce CO2 emissions in the North Sea Port area.
Lineas and North Sea Port shift another 15,000 containers from road to rail between Belgium and Italy
Belgian operator Lineas is launching a new intermodal rail link for freight between North Sea Port and Piadena in Italy. The daily intermodal train will run from the Interface Terminal at Kluizendok in Ghent in North Sea Port to the Pesanti terminal at Piadena in Italy.
Stora Enso looking into production of recycled packaging cardboard in its factory in North Sea Port
The Finnish-Swedish paper and cardboard company Stora Enso is conducting a study into the conversion of its Ghent plant at North Sea Port. The proposed investment amounts to €400 million.
Volvo Trucks Ghent starts production of battery packs for electric HGVs in North Sea Port
Volvo Trucks is entering a new era after the summer, when the manufacturer will start producing battery packs for electric HGVs at its assembly plant in Ghent. This will create 50 jobs and further anchor an important industrial activity within North Sea Port.
Gasunie and Fluxys join forces to link Dutch and Belgian hydrogen networks in North Sea Port
Within about four years, hydrogen will be flowing between the two countries through a pipeline in the cross-border North Sea Port area. Gasunie, Fluxys and the port are joining forces to connect the Dutch and Belgian hydrogen networks in the port area.
Construction of new quay at Quarleshaven in Vlissingen underway
On Thursday 5 May, the first spade went into the ground for the new 800-metre-long quay at Quarleshaven in East Vlissingen. With this €40 million investment, North Sea Port is improving access to the Sloe area.
North Sea Port and Port of Gothenburg jointly set up network of medium-sized European ports
North Sea Port and the Port of Gothenburg have signed an agreement to work closely together. Setting up a network of medium-sized European ports and working on energy management in the ports are central to this.
DSV significantly expands activities in North Sea Port
DSV and North Sea Port will intensify their cooperation: DSV is planning the construction of new warehouses in Ghent at the North Sea port. DSV already has a logistics centre in Ghent for the storage and distribution of goods for the healthcare industry and chemical industry among others.
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North Sea Port and Port of Gothenburg establishes Green Corridor to reduce emissions
The services between the Port of Gothenburg and North Sea Port (Ghent) have been a key route for Swedish and Belgian industry and food supplies. The route will become a green corridor, as the port authorities have come together, aiming toward using alternative fuels for seagoing vessels by 2025.
JuiSea Shipping launches liner service for orange juice from North Sea Port to United Kingdom
From now on, JuiSea Shipping will operate a regular shipping service from Ghent in North Sea Port for the export of orange juice to the United Kingdom. North Sea Port thus manages to strengthen its position as a foodport.
North Sea Port sees cargo traffic go up by over 9% during first nine months
During the first nine months of this year, the North Sea Port companies recorded transhipment of goods by sea of nearly 57 million tonnes. This is a 9.3% increase. Transhipment of dry bulk, general cargo, ro-ro and liquid bulk all improved significantly.