Bulky numbers

55 % of our seaborne cargo is dry bulk – a heavyweight in specialisation!
2.2 million tonnes of agribulk storage right on the quay.
17 m deep-sea port + 12.5m canal depth: smooth access, major scale.
37 million tonnes of dry bulk imported and exported — every year!
130 k tonnes of white sugar storage capacity. Sweet!
700 k tonnes of soda ash storage capacity – unique in Northwest Europe!

No congestion. Tonnes of bulk.

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, dry bulk moves through our port without a hitch — deep into Europe.

Salt, sugar, iron ore, fertilisers, solid fuels, ferroalloys and construction materials? Bring it on. We’re proudly a congestion-free port. That means your dry bulk gets there faster.

 

Why we’re big in bulk

Dry bulk is in our blood – since the 1960s. Big in volume, superior in service. That’s what sets us apart.

Giant storage capacity

We’ve got storage space by the shipload. With vertical and horizontal silos, warehouses and open-air sites, we offer flexible solutions for both short and long term.

Added value

We add value to dry bulk – early in the chain. From bagging to repacking, sieving to crushing or fumigation. All tailored services, all elevated by expertise.

True Connectors

We chart connections between companies. The result? Smart synergies and circular chains, fuelled by our infrastructure and active role as connector.

Growing infrastructure

With new quays and multimodal connections, we keep investing in dry bulk. More routes, more connections, more opportunities.

Picture of a mooring rope on a sea-going vessel in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
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Big. Bulky. Beautiful

Our top 4

Picture of a Verbrugge employee in the seed warehouses in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Grain

Almost half of Europe’s grain moves through our port. With tailored silos and swift transfers, we’re a vital link in the food chain.

Picture of salt stored in the warehouses of Zoutman in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.

Salt

Europe’s largest port-based salt terminal? You’ll find it here! No need to take that with a grain of salt. We offer space, speed and smart salt logistics.

Fertilisers

We’re the largest fertiliser player in the ARA range – with both storage and production on site. We offer the full chain, all in one port.

Picture of a bulk carrier at the Stukwerkers terminal in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.

Soda ash

Soda ash: a versatile material and key raw material for the glass, soap and paper industries. We offer 700K tonnes of storage capacity – unmatched!

Terminal services with added-value

Our terminals are true one-stop shops—from packaging and filling to labelling and more. Add cleaning, inspection or border control, and your cargo’s ready to roll.

Tailored services

Our state-of-the-art terminals redefine customisation. (Re)packing, filling, labelling, drying, sieving, washing? We navigate your needs swiftly and efficiently.

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.

Got dry bulk? Reach out!

Curious about the possibilities? We’re happy to think along with you.