True logistical pearls

Our port harbours four logistical pearls – offerring everything from smart warehouses to deep-sea quays, from multimodal connections to green infrastructure. All shipshape, flexible and future-ready. Discover them here. 

 

Vlissingen

A logistics dream come true. With direct access to the North Sea, a deep-sea port of stature, swift connections and room for cutting-edge logistics – this is where plans set sail and cargo flows.

Deep-sea port

With 17-metre draught, XXL quays, a nearby helipad and world-class service providers, anything is possible here when it comes to logistics.

Multimodal & congestion-free

In Vlissingen, water, road and rail meet. Multimodal connections to Europe’s logistics networks mean zero congestion, maximum efficiency.

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175,000 m² of warehousing

175,000 m² of sustainable warehousing dockside, with smooth-sailing logistics. From ship’s hold to warehouse in one fluid move – no congestion, no nonsense.

Picture of the offshore terminals at the Westhofhaven in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Border Control Posts (BCPs)

With our BCPs, you handle customs and border formalities directly on site — speeding up your logistics and boosting delivery reliability.

Direct access to the North Sea

Within the hour, you sail from our deep-sea port to the North Sea. That makes Vlissingen the key junction for both deepsea and shortsea shipping.

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Picture of a reefer ship and bunker vessel at Lineage in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Lineage: a global player in food logistics

Food – especially bananas – cold storage and border control: Lineage in Vlissingen combines world-class food logistics with ice-cold efficiency. An impressive terminal, high-tech warehouses and an on-site border control post — that’s how Lineage ensures fresh cargo sails swiftly into Europe.

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Terneuzen

A prime location on the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. Direct access to the North Sea and the hinterland. Multimodal access, modern warehousing and strong industrial clusters. Terneuzen means logistics.

12.5-metre-deep canal

Thanks to its 12.5-metre draught, the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal welcomes larger sea going vessels with ease – perfect for any cargo.

Picture of the North Sea Locks in North Sea Port Terneuzen.

Multimodally connected

We love speed. Terneuzen is seamlessly connected by inland shipping, rail and road. Smart modal shifts without congestion – just the way we like it.

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35,000 m² of warehousing

From storage to handling, everything here is top-notch to get your cargo moving at full speed.

Direct access to the North Sea

Anchored in Europe, open to the world. Sail straight from the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal to the North Sea or deep into the continent.

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Picture of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal seen from the North Sea Locks in North Sea Port’s Terneuzen port area.

The New Lock

The New Lock in Terneuzen opens the way for post-Panamax vessels to access the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal. More capacity, less waiting time and smoother access make North Sea Port even more attractive for global logistics and industry.

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Ghent: Kluizendok – Rieme-Noord

Boasting 700,000 m² of cutting-edge warehouses right on the terminal, 12.5 metres of draught and seamless multimodal access, Kluizendok and Rieme-Noord in Ghent are where green logistics and scalability connect.

12.5-metre-deep port

No tides, no trouble! The Ghent–Terneuzen Canal can welcome ships with up to 12.5 metres of draught.

Picture of Interface Terminal Gent in North Sea Port.

700,000 m² of state-of-the-art warehousing

Green and geared up: 700,000 m² of storage, wind- and sun-powered, with autonomous transport and smart automation at the helm.

Multimodal & congestion-free

Water, rail or road. Swift connections to the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy – smooth sailing, no bottlenecks. Your supply chain stays steady and sure.

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Close to the market

This logistics hotspot lies 30 km inland — closer to both industry and consumers! Fewer kilometres mean greater efficiency. Great for trade.

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Picture of employees of DSV Solutions in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.

DSV: a massive, cutting-edge warehouse

DSV built a 110,000 m² high-tech, sustainable warehouse, fully automated and BREEAM-certified, tailored for pharma and healthcare products. The result? Medicine and medical equipment delivered faster, smarter and greener.

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Ghent: Mercatordok / Skaldenpark

Smooth sailing all around. From 12.5-metre-deep waters to multimodal transport and even an on-site Border Control Post—this is how logistics move through the Port of Ghent.

650,000 m² of sustainable warehousing

Storage, transhipment, packaging or assembly? Our XXL warehousing handles every cargo flow quickly, intelligently and at scale.

Picture of the DFDS roro terminal in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.

Border Control Posts (BCPs)

Our BCPs keep your cargo moving. Goods coming in via Antwerp? We’ll gladly connect the dots for a smooth customs process.

Multimodal & congestion-free

We offer excellent multimodal transport into the hinterland. With a strong offering of inland shipping, road and rail solutions, your goods move quickly and congestion-free.

Close to the market

Just 30 km inland, this hotspot is close to both industry and consumers. Fewer miles means more efficiency. Perfect for logistics.

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Picture of an employee of Katoen Natie in the warehouse in North Sea Port Ghent’s sub-area.

Faster, bigger, greener: Katoen Natie

Katoen Natie manages 350,000 m² of warehousing and is a true logistics power player. For Autodoc, they ensure lightning-fast next-day delivery across the Benelux and France – backed by a 15,000 m² high-tech warehouse and a streamlined process. They also operate our border control post (BCP).

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Liner services

At North Sea Port, we connect you worldwide with the most efficient logistics routes. Read more.

Sustainable logistics

We’re charting the course for the port of the future – green, smart and resilient. We embrace sustainable mobility, innovation and collaboration to enable efficient logistics.

Multimodal port

Discover our modal split. We connect you to Europe and the world via water, road, rail and even pipelines. That’s how we keep things moving.

Company directory

With 550+ companies in our port, there’s a partner that matches your ambitions. Find the right one in our directory.

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