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.
What began in 1845 as an Antwerp port handling company has grown into a leading logistics player in the region. Since 2015, Vlaeynatie has been operating at the Axelse Vlakte in Westdorpe, where it now also celebrates its 10th anniversary. Alongside the opening of the new warehouses.
Vlaeynatie is therefore not only looking ahead to the future, but also reflecting on a rich history of 180 years of entrepreneurship and innovation.
With the addition of 30.000 m² of extra storage and processing capacity, Vlaeynatie is strengthening its position as a reliable logistics partner and key player within North Sea Port. This €25 million investment represents an important step in the company’s continued growth and future vision. The three new warehouses will primarily be used for the storage, packaging, and processing of fertilizers. These new warehouses, named “Terminal 3, 4 and 5,” can accommodate both bulk goods and packaged products. The site is also equipped with two brand-new, advanced bagging lines: one for big bags and one for 25 kg bags. With this expansion Vlaeynatie aims to meet the exponential demand for additional logistics solutions for its customers.
“In cooperation with Vlaeynatie, North Sea Port has also built a new road infrastructure leading to the terminal, including a safe cycle path. This promotes efficient, safe, and sustainable transport to and around the company.”
Vlaeynatie is highly accessible by water, rail, and road. “Our location in the North Sea Port area, combined with multimodal connectivity, makes us especially attractive to customers looking for alternatives as the port of Antwerp becomes increasingly congested,’’ says Vlaeynatie CEO, Lieven Vander Elstraeten.
The Vlaeynatie Group comprises several leading logistics companies, including Zeeland Sugar Terminal, a modern and advanced terminal for sugar storage and processing; 3MCT, Vlaeynatie’s own container terminal, transport company Swagemakers; forwarding company AWL; and the full-service ship broker company CBS. By combining these areas of expertise, Vlaeynatie offers customers a complete supply chain solution.
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