Volvo Trucks to build battery modules for battery packs in North Sea Port from 2025
In 2025, Volvo Trucks will start building battery modules for battery packs for its electric trucks in Ghent. This represents an investment of €75 million. After the summer of 2023, the production of electric trucks will also start at the Ghent facility.
Field test leads to launch of first Green Hydrogen certificates in Europe
The issue of green Guarantees of Origin for hydrogen in the Netherlands has started as of October 2022. Netherlands is the first country in Europe with such a system.
Watch Onze Haven (Our Port): North Sea Port is investing heavily in renewable energy
If you drive through the port area, you'll spot windmills and solar panels everywhere. After all, at North Sea Port, the energy transition is well underway. On the industrial estates, too, major investments are being made in green energy.
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.
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.
Zoutman to build the world's most advanced salt tower at North Sea Port
Zoutman is to erect the world's tallest and most modern production tower for sea salt at its Ghent Kluizendok site in North Sea Port. The 30 million euro investment features high sustainability as well as creating 40 new jobs and enhancing the port's position as a food port.
Vopak prepares for import of green ammonia in North Sea Port
In response to the growing demand for sustainable raw materials and energy, preparations are currently being made at Vopak Terminal Vlissingen for the storage of green ammonia.
Watch Onze Haven (Our Port): Martijn escorts ships safely in and out of North Sea Port
A pilot isn't just someone who flies planes. As Martijn Lockefeer demonstrates, it's an important job within North Sea Port. As a canal and sea pilot, he accompanies ships on their journey along the Ghent-Terneuzen canal, via the Western Scheldt, to the North Sea.
Watch Onze Haven (Our Port): From multimodal to modal shift
Improving the accessibility of the port area is what North Sea Port will be working on in the coming years. Not only on the water, but also on the road. From Ghent to Vlissingen, hard work is already being done on roads, bicycle paths and railroad tracks.
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Freight transport by barge between North Sea Port and hinterland increases to 60%
In North Sea Port, the transportation of goods to the hinterland by inland waterway continues to increase. Over five years, it rose from 54% to an impressive 60%. This is revealed by the port's fifth survey of companies throughout the cross-border port area.
Meet European port leaders at North Sea Port Conference in Ghent
On Thursday, November 23, European port professionals will meet at the annual North Sea Port Conference in Ghent. Part of the program is focused on cooperation among medium-sized European ports. Register now.