DEDICATED BREAKBULK PORT

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1 DEDICATED BREAKBULK PORT

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3 F o r e s t Products The ultra-modern terminals in the Port of Zeebrugge are highly automated, with an emphasis on productivity, efficiency and innovation with the aim to stay ahead of the competition. Their logistics services are characterised by superior quality that can only be achieved through highly-specialised teams. These terminals are operated by PSA, Verbrugge, ICO and Seaport Shipping & Trading, amongst others. Close to three million tonnes of forest products pass through the Port of Zeebrugge. Paper products are distributed all over Europe by train and lorry and are shipped overseas by container or specialised RORO vessels. F o o d & Perishables The Port of Zeebrugge is an important distribution port for food products such as fresh fruit, fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes, coffee, meat, fish and dairy products. In recent years, the Port of Zeebrugge has developed into a genuine European food hub. As a clean coastal port, the Port of Zeebrugge is pollution free, ideal for precious cargo such as food products. Fresh fruit is handled by a dedicated fruit terminal, the Belgian New Fruit Wharf. The presence of multiple deepfreeze warehouses offer opportunities for valued-added logistics activities. The new Border Inspection Post is a real asset when attracting new, precious food traffic. The transportation of food products with reefer containers is a growing trend.

4 P r o j e c t & Heav y Lift The loading and unloading of oversized or heavy cargo is available on many of the Port of Zeebrugge s breakbulk, RORO and container terminals. All of them possess the necessary equipment to handle and transport large items such as generators, offshore wind industry components, boilers, turbines, reactors, towers, heaters, railway wagons, boats or military equipment. The guaranteed frequency of departures at both the short-sea and deep-sea RORO terminals enables the reliable shipment of project and heavy lift cargo using low, flatbed trailers that are towed on board by powerful tug masters. Lashing and securing is performed by a highly-skilled and experienced labour force. Moreover, the use of estuary barges allows cargo to reach inland waterway destinations as far away as Duisburg.

5 S t e e l & Nonferrous meta l s Port of Zeebrugge has multiple terminals and storage facilities for handling steel and metal products. These dedicated terminals ensure that the full spectrum of logistics services is of the highest quality. They offer many options for storage and warehousing and a broad range of options for costefficient transport to major industrial companies and sites in Europe and around the world. The Port of Zeebrugge employs specialised equipment and an experienced labour pool to realise this.

6 A u t o m o t i v e Port of Zeebrugge ranks at the top of the world s leading ports for the export and import of new vehicles. No less than 2.8 million vehicles were handled in These new cars are shipped within Europe and worldwide. All major car manufacturers have put their confidence in the port of Zeebrugge, not only for the transport of finished products, but also for the transport of spare parts and components that are transported between the different assembly plants in Europe. The port also offers several centres for vehicle modifications and other forms of value-added logistics. The shipping companies mainly load and unload their car carriers in the Zeebrugge inner port. These specialised RORO vessels also carry large volumes of high & heavy cargoes such as agricultural machines, excavators and machine components. Zeebrugge puts over 400 hectares at the disposal of the automotive sector, which includes companies like ICO, C.Ro, WWL, Toyota and P&O.

7 Finland Norway Sweden Kotka Helsinki Hanko Paldiski St.Petersburg Drammen Brevik Frederikstad Halden Estonia Russia Hirtshals Wallhalm Göteborg Riga Latvia Tyne Middlesbrough Hull Den. Esbjerg Malmö Dublin Eire Killingholme Immingham Grimbsy U.K. Portbury Tilbury Sheerness Southampton Purfleet Husum Lübeck Cuxhaven Emden Bremerhaven Amsterdam Neth. Rotterdam ZEEBRUGGE Germany Gdynia Gdansk Pologne Belgium Le Havre Czech Rep. Montoir Saint-Nazaire France Switzerland Hungary Vigo Santander Italy Livorno Bilbao Pasajes Sète Derince Portugal Spain Tarragona Barcelona Borusan Yenikoy Greece Turkey Sagunto Malaga Gioia Tauro Piraeus Tenerife Las Palmas Tanger Casablanca Maroc Mostaganem Algeria With its accessibility for large vessels and its high efficiency, the Port of Zeebrugge offers companies the opportunity to concentrate their import and export activities, either short-sea or deep-sea, in one location. From this location they have direct access to the main production areas in Europe and around the world. This prompts many shipping companies and stevedores to choose the facilities in the Port of Zeebrugge.

8 Port Authority Zeebrugge MBZ NV Isabellalaan 1 B-8380 Zeebrugge/Belgium T +32 (0) F +32 (0) info@portofzeebrugge.be C O N TA C T Us It will be our pleasure to guide you towards the best possible transport solutions for your needs or offer professional support in setting up your value-added logistics operations. Find out how you can streamline your logistics via partnerships with Port of Zeebrugge companies and shipping lines. Ask for your B/L Port of Zeebrugge. All information and logistics company details are available on For direct enquiries, please mail us at commercial.department@mbz.be or phone