North Sea Port offers 34 hectares of port land at the former BTZ site in Vlissingen
This is a truly unique site: the former site of the failed Bulk Terminal Zeeland (BTZ) plus land around it. The port authority (North Sea Port) and the trustees of BTZ are therefore looking for companies that play a key role in the energy and/or raw materials transition, engage in deep-sea port-related activities, and can make optimal use of the site and its available infrastructure.
With the issuance of this unique site, North Sea Port aims to further develop as a top European port: we contribute to Europe's strategic autonomy, ensure sustainable development, and create new employment opportunities. Moreover, when selecting companies, continuous attention is given to safety and integrity.
We seek companies actively engaged in the energy and/or raw materials transition.
The site on San Marinoweg in Ritthem has the following characteristics:
- Direct access to the North Sea via the Western Scheldt
- Located on the new Quarleskade quay
- Land available for leasehold, with existing buildings available for purchase
- Total area: 33,9 hectares (339,000 m²)
- Two warehouses: 30,000 m² & 5,000m2
- Total quay length: 700 metres
- Current maximum vessel draught: 12.5 m LAT
- 450 m designed for a maximum draught of 14.5 m LAT
- 250 m designed for a maximum draught of 12.5 m LAT
Notification from March 17
The procedure will take place in three phases: notification, selection, and the contract phase, from March 17 to April 6, 2025. All details about this market consultation, application process, and procedure will be available on our website from March 17.
Parties that have already registered with North Sea Port or the trustees of BTZ and have received written confirmation do not need to register again. They will receive the call for applications. Other interested parties can already register via this contactform.
Europe's most diverse port
North Sea Port, the cross-border port made up of Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent, is one of Europe's leading ports in breakbulk, food and feed, and renewable energy and raw materials. With €12.7 billion of added value, we are the third most important port on our continent.
As a gateway to north-western Europe, we offer logistics and industrial players all the assets they need to make their operations flourish – direct access to the North Sea, multimodal terminals and excellent hinterland connections via rail, inland waterway, road and pipeline. Moreover, our customers can count on a comprehensive service package and an infrastructure that is ready for the future.
Questions and registration
Full details of this tender and the procedure can be found on our website from 17 March. It will only possible to submit questions about the application phase for this project from that date using the contact form on the website. Questions not related to the application phase or submitted by phone, e-mail, the general contact form or other channels will not be considered or answered. Applications submitted through any other channel or after this deadline will not be considered.
