Port-centric perishable logistics

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2 Port-centric perishable logistics Dick Gilhuis Chief Commercial Officer specialized reefer port

3 Geographic location Quick access and central position in Europe

4 Rotterdam Vlissingen (Flushing) Terneuzen Antwerp

5 Zeeland Seaports operates two port areas: Location offers many advantages: Vlissingen and Terneuzen close to open sea Draft = 16,5 m / ha Draft = 12,5 m / total ha the draught of 16.5 metres (Vlissingen) congestion-free hinterland connections at same price dedicated terminals for a broad range of cargo 12 hrs shorter transit time Up to 15K savings per trip

6 Strong economic region with port of Ghent 92,500 employees 61,000 in Port of Ghent 31,500 in Zeeland Seaports More than 500 companies 300 in Port of Ghent 200 in Zeeland Seaports EUR 11.5 billion in added value EUR 6.7 billion for Port of Ghent Highest added value and number of jobs per tonne of all Belgian ports EUR 4.8 billion for Zeeland Seaports Highest added value per job of all Dutch ports

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8 Together towards a new lock in 2021

9 New (upgraded) canal for inland traffic Bringing unique opportunities Vlissingen (Flushing) Terneuzen Via inland to Paris Up to 4500 ts Barges Quick hub Vlissingen

10 Province with Perishable production Potatoes: 1.7 Million tonnes Dutch potato production 25% in province of Zeeland French fries production McCain and LambWeston Onions: 1 Million tonnes Dutch production 40% in province of Zeeland 80% via province of Zeeland due to concentration of traders Specialized via Vlissingen Containers via Rotterdam/Antwerp

11 The EU major player in fresh fruit trade Trade Balance in fresh fruit (source Mediterra 2014) Trade flows in fresh fruit (source Mediterra 2014)

12 The EU major player in fresh fruit trade Breakdown EU trade fresh fruit (source Mediterra 2014) Importing & exporting countries EU trade fresh fruit (source Mediterra 2014)

13 The EU major player in fresh vegetables trade Trade Balance in fresh vegetables (source Mediterra 2014) Trade flows in fresh vegetables (source Mediterra 2014)

14 The EU major player in fresh vegetables trade Breakdown EU trade fresh vegetables (source Mediterra 2014) Importing & exporting countries EU trade fresh vegetables (source Mediterra 2014)

15 Facts and figures on perishables Vlissingen Vlissingen offers specialized and reefer container logistics o Chiquita banana cargo: tonnes per year o AFC banana cargo / Lidl Germany: tonnes per year o Tonnes onions and potatoes o 120 Million liters of fresh fruit (2016 upscaling to 240 Million liters) o Seasonal fruit: pineapple, pears, mango, grapes etc. o Fish o Dairy products like butter o o o o o o o Total handling perishables: over 1 Million tonnes per year Bulk- and racking storage for all food related frozen, chilled and dry products On site rail connection Veterinary and phytosanitary inspection point All certificates in place Strong barge connection from/to complete hinterland NO CONGESTION to hinterland!

16 Perishable trend Originally/How it started: Vlissingen grew as specialized port Offers on Quay warehouse capacity Tonnes plus / 1.7 Million Square meters Fruit handling and storage 46,000 pallet places Required as perishables need short distance from vessel Vlissingen grew as large conventional fruit port Europe's no. 1 in conventional fruit Handling all types of fruits No container facility Rotterdam and Antwerp grew substantially in containers More and more reefers due to increased focus major shipping lines Large container terminals Monitoring for reefers available No nearby cool warehousing

17 Perishable trend Current trend: Specialized operators move more and more into containers Hardly new builds ordered First full cellular reefer vessels are ordered Major shipping lines increase focus on reefer containers Major equipment investments Frozen cargo is no problem Close by frozen warehousing available Perishable cargo requires special attention On-site warehousing is required When no direct container delivery Not available In time majority of all temperature controlled cargo in containers

18 Foodport Zeeland creates food village Services Dumping & crushing Strong temperature controlled warehouse players in the port Kloosterboer (no. 6 global and no. 1 in Europe) ZZC (strong local player) All Custom formalities on site Blending Veterinary/phytosanitary inspections, drawing up of veterinary documents/export documentation Clearing, license clearances, T1/T5 o document Seasonal fruit: pineapple, pears, mango, grapes etc. o Fish All certificates available o Dairy products like butter Specialized quality department Yearly auditing and updating Filling Facilities for juices in drums Dumping, crushing, blending and laboratory services

19 Foodport Zeeland creates food village Opportunities On-site container terminal capacity in place 6 hectares container quay potential growth to 20 hectares Combination specialized and reefer containers Major shipping line will build and operate an independent container terminal Vlissingen call will have win-win Cheaper trucking to Vlissingen Lines can recover some of otheseasonal extra call fruit: costs pineapple, pears, mango, grapes etc. o Fish In case of omitting Antwerp (minimum 12 hrs savings) o Dairy products like butter Total cost for exporting companies lower Focus on clustering Potatoes-french fries production combined with non-congested transport to any destination Warehousing of Bananas and other fruits with centralized distribution Fresh fish straight to freezer warehouse Juice concentrate tanks with direct link to fresh juice and smoothies company (AMC)

20 Foodport Zeeland creates food village Nearby future First container service in Vlissingen (2015) Milestone 120,000 teu Avoid increased congestion Rotterdam/Antwerp Use of Vlissingen for direct calls of perishables No hinterland congestion o Seasonal fruit:from pineapple, pears, mango, grapes etc. Rotterdam and Antwerp destinations faster Vlissingen o Fish o Dairy products like butter Set up of direct reefer-trade-lanes With specialized carriers for dedicated ports With major shipping lines for dedicated trade lanes Shipping lines generally follow the cargo

21 Building an new Foodport Efficient Logistics Management: Time to market Biological time (agriculture) Logistical time (delivery times including quality control, packaging, ) Quick turn-around times Warehousing on-site Interconnection infrastructure (logistics platforms and hubs) Mass market supply o Seasonal pears, mango, grapes etc. Quantity, quality, range, extended fruit: flows,pineapple, delivery times, ICT (barcodes) o Fish o Dairy products like butter

22 We welcome you to Zeeland DRY BULK OFFSHORE CONTAINERS GENERAL CARGO INDUSTRY RORO LIQUID BULK FOOD

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