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.
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.
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North Sea Port offers 34 hectares of port land at the former BTZ site in Vlissingen
In consultation with the trustees, North Sea Port is seeking operators for a unique seaport site incorporating the new Quarleskade quay and offering direct access to the North Sea via the Western Scheldt. The location includes the site of the former Bulk Terminal Zeeland company in Vlissingen.
Cas König joins North Sea Port as new CEO
North Sea Port Supervisory Body appoints Cas König as the port authority's new CEO. König, who has extensive experience in sustainability and economics and is currently CEO of Groningen Seaports, will start work on 2 June.
Mega battery park by Lion Storage strengthens North Sea Port’s role as an energy hub
One of Europe’s largest battery parks is coming to Vlissingen. Under the name Mufasa, Lion Storage will build a facility for storing renewable electricity. This project reinforces North Sea Port’s position as a key hub for the production and distribution of sustainable energy.