Show don’t tell: containers.

80 % of our containers are are food-related.
2 million tonnes deep sea containers each year, through our port. And it all began with just 2,500 tonnes.
17 m draught. Ideal for the largest vessels.
12.5 m canal depth. Perfect for efficient inland container shipping.
128.5 million tonnes shipped annually.
61.5 million tonnes moved via inland waterways—clean, swift and congestion-free.
0 congestion. Containers flow smoothly through our port.

Congestion? No way. Containers? Yes!

Our port stretches from Vlissingen on the North Sea to Ghent, 30 km inland. Close to your customers. That means more efficient transport and faster delivery. While others get stuck in queues or traffic jams, containers move through our port without a hitch—deep into Europe.

Whether it’s food, pharma or retail—our multimodal, sustainable connections to the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France keep things moving. No hold-ups, pure efficiency. Our container handling? Sharper, smoother, faster.

Containers? Yes we can.

Containers are increasingly finding their way to and from our port. And rightly so: we offer smart connections and push for a sustainable modal shift. Our stevedores ensure swift handling. Whatever you transport, we keep your container on course.

Congestion-free

We’re the only major European port without congestion. With multimodal access and smart terminals, your container moves smoothly to the hinterland.

Multimodally connected

Goods need to move—but not just by road. We focus on a sustainable modal shift with strong inland shipping and rail. Faster, greener, smarter.

Liner servives

Multiple liner services depart from our port. Convenient! We keep track of market needs and work to launch new connections.

A food favourite: border inspection

Our border control posts (BCP) are located right at the terminal—perfect for fast, efficient checks and clearance of food, fully compliant with all regulations.

Picture of an operator in a crane at DFDS in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
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Terminal services with added-value

Our terminals are true one-stop shops: packaging, filling, labelling and more. Local BCPs, cleaning and inspection services? We’ve got it all on deck.

Tailored services

Our terminals run like Swiss watches: (fully) automated, multimodal and offering complete services from storage and transhipment to fumigation and repairs.

Border Control Posts

Our Border Control Posts let you handle customs and border formalities right on site—saving time on logistics and boosting delivery reliability.

Cleaning & inspection

Specialised Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) firms operate right by the terminals—cleaning containers, checking cargo and ensuring full certification.

Picture of a mast on a reefer ship at Lineage in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

From tropical fruit to Zeeland onions

Nearly all Chiquita bananas for Europe arrive through our port in special refrigerated containers (reefers). Some continue their journey straight into Europe. Others are unloaded, cleaned and filled with Zeeland onions—then shipped back to South America. That’s how we close the logistics loop.

Come aboard!

Looking to route your containers through our port? We’ll give you tailwind. Get in touch!