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.
Big. Bulky. Beautiful
Our top 4
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.
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.
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.
Curious about the possibilities? We’re happy to think along with you.
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With 10 million tonnes of breakbulk and project cargo (not counting roro!) we’re proud to be Europe’s leading breakbulk port. Discover more.
Liquid bulk makes up 22% of our seaborne cargo. With extensive storage and added services like processing, tolling, blending and transport, we offer real added value. Read more.
Containers are a growing trend — and we’re on board! We focus on inland waterway transport. One barge with 30 containers means 30 fewer trucks on the road! Read more.
Roro – transporting rolling cargo like vehicles, trailers and machinery – makes up 6% of our sea traffic. Our modern terminals keep things moving smoothly. Read more.
At North Sea Port, we connect you worldwide with the most efficient logistics routes. Read more.
With 550+ companies in our port, there’s a partner that matches your ambitions. Find the right one in our directory.