A prime site for food & feed
From orange juice to salt and bananas – we’re steaming ahead as Europe’s prime site for food and feed storage, distribution and processing. Cutting-edge facilities, deep-sea access, rock-solid logistics and multimodal hinterland connections? No wonder we’re Europes number one food port.
Your food & feed powerhouse
Nearly 50% of Europe’s orange juice flows through our port. We’re also one of the biggest granaries and biofuel ports – and the #1 agri bulk port in Western Europe. From seeds to sugar and chocolate: we handle it all with seasoned expertise. And with a healthy appetite, we're growing rapidly.
A food & feed favourite
A prime spot for food & feed – where space, access, smart logistics and innovative storage come together. Discover our strengths and get a taste for more!
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From chilled warehouses to dry bulk silos – we store every product just right. Even liquid bulk and temperature-sensitive goods get offered a place that’s made to measure — efficient and safe.
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We’re in a prime strategic location. With deep-sea ports and seamless multimodal connections by water, rail and road, markets are quite literally within reach. No traffic jams, ready for Europe-wide transport.
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With greenfields and brownfields on offer, we have plenty of room to invest. From setting up to scaling up to smart co-siting: our port offers a sea of potential.
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Forward thinking, tailored doing — we’ve got a nose for it. Whether it’s smart techniques for handling bulk goods or innovative applications for residual flows: we’ve developed quite the taste for it.
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A strong ecosystem for food production and processing. Thanks to our location right by the sea and up to 32 km inland, we’re close to both suppliers and markets. The key hub for import and onward transit across Europe.
Value-added logistics
From smart storage to packaging, cleaning and inspection: discover our value-added logistics.
The right storage, always
Dry bulk, liquids or chilled cargo – we offer the infrastructure and know-how. From temperature-controlled warehouses to silos and tank storage.
Deliciously congestion-free
Whether it’s containers, liquid or dry bulk: we offer fast, multimodal connections for onward transit into Europe and beyond.
Processing & packaging
We are one of the few ports in Europe where food products not only arrive, but are also processed and packaged on site.
Cleaning and inspection
Cleaning and inspection services ensure a spotless supply chain start. Containers, silos and installations are checked according to the highest standards.
550+ companies in our port
Looking for a trusted logistics player in food & feed? Check our guide to find warehousing firms, inspectors, processors and hauliers — all in one place.
A taste for collaborating
ENOUGH and Cargill co-site in Sas van Gent. Sweet and sustainable: ENOUGH uses sugars from Cargill’s wheat processing to ferment sustainable meat alternatives. A zero-waste process driving the protein shift.
Our value-added services
As a member of umbrella and sector organisations with which we actively cooperate, we know the legislation inside out. We share this knowledge happily, keeping your logistics watertight - always.
Traffic jams and delays? Not here. Thanks to our border control posts and satellite posts in Ghent and Vlissingen, we avoid delays. Even goods via Antwerp can immediately be cleared here.
We connect you with the right partners and provide access to essential trade systems, digital platforms, government services and reporting tools for fast and efficient operations.
Whatever your question may be, our food & feed specialists are happy to get you moving!
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With 550+ companies in our port, there’s a partner that matches your ambitions. Find the right one in our directory.
Liquid bulk makes up 23% of our seaborne cargo. With extensive storage and added services like processing, tolling, blending and transport, we offer real added value. Read more.
Agricultural products, salt, sugar, iron ore, fertilisers, solid fuels, ferro alloys and construction materials – 53% of all seaborne cargo in our port area is dry bulk! 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.
We like to keep things flowing. With smart monitoring, fast customs clearance, a single point of contact and a digital portal, the import and export of goods will be easier than ever.
Find your optimal connection to and from North Sea Port.