Volvo Cars Launches European Production of Best-Selling Electric SUV EX30 at North Sea Port
On Friday, April 25, Volvo Cars reached a significant milestone with the start of European production of the EX30. This fully electric compact SUV will now also be manufactured at the company’s Belgian facility in Ghent, further strengthening the automotive cluster at North Sea Port.
North Sea Port also records modest growth in the first quarter of 2025
North Sea Port's seaborne cargo throughput increased by almost 1% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. The greater part of the growth – to a total of 16.6 million tons – is attributable to liquid bulk handling. Trade with the United Kingdom continues to increase.
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.
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.
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.
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 Portbase with Vlissingen and Terneuzen: reuse data possible for entire digital port community in the Netherlands
Portbase is linking up with the port authority North Sea Port. From now on, data from the logistics chain in Vlissingen and Terneuzen can be consulted and reused by all Dutch seaports. This makes us part of the Dutch digital port community, which is much easier for our customers.
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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.