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.
Construction of parts for worlds first energy island: North Sea Port supports energy transition in Belgium
Construction of the Belgian energy island will start early next year. North Sea Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has approved the relevant environmental permit. The concrete foundations will be build in Vlissingen.
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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.
North Sea Port and Canadian ports work together on trade, innovation and energy transition
North Sea Port will cooperate intensively with the Canadian ports of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles en Trois-Rivières. This new cooperation focuses on strengthening trade between the Saguenay-Saint Laurent sea corridor and North Sea Port. Canada is North Sea Port's fourth trading partner.