True Connectors

Call it versatile, call it ambitious – our port does it all. From chemistry to offshore, from food & feed to automotive. We’re Connectors with a capital C: sparking partnerships and fueling sustainable growth. We back strong industries and reel in the innovators. Need space for bold, sustainable ambitions in manufacturing and processing? You’ll find it here.

The proof is in the pudding

12.7 billion euro added value
106 k jobs in our port. It simply works here.
550 + companies. From start-ups to multinationals, across all top sectors.
150 hectares charted for circular clusters and fresh ventures.
1.5 million m² of state-of-the-art warehousing.
250 km of quays: robust, modern and ready for every cargo.

Your stronghold for global trade

At our port, international trade sails smoothly. Together with NVWA, FASFC, Belgian and Dutch customs and other partners, we keep goods moving quickly and securely. Thanks to our strong partnerships, we operate much like a free trade zone: minimal barriers, maximum efficiency.

Strong industries, thriving port

Discover the industries that make our port and region an economically resilient, future-ready and thriving hotspot. Inspired? Step on board!

  • As a true energy port we excel in import, production, use and transit. On course for net zero by 2050, we choose multi-fuels, renewables and smart digital solutions.

    Picture of wind turbines in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • Tomorrow’s energy is already here. With 600 kton yearly, we top Europe’s hydrogen clusters — from import and production to transit.

    Picture of solar panels in the Vlissingen port area of North Sea Port.
  • We’re shaping a circular industry: closing loops, making better use of resources and working together for climate neutrality.

    Picture of an employee of De Mol Recycling in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
  • We’re buzzing with chemistry, literally and figuratively! Production, storage, logistics and energy are all seamlessly integrated. Smart.

    Picture of the Evos tank terminal in North Sea Port’s Terneuzen sub-area.

Strong industries, thriving port

Discover the industries that make our port and region an economically resilient, future-ready and thriving hotspot. Inspired? Step on board!

  • 80+ marshalling projects realised since 2009. Offshore wind has found its launchpad here. Oil & gas too, with top terminals and expertise.

    Picture of parts for offshore wind turbines at BOW Terminal in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • We’re Europe’s food port #1. Oranges, bananas, grain — you name it. Deep-sea access, cutting-edge storage and strong logistics keep Europe’s plates full.

    Picture of a Verbrugge employee in the seed warehouses in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • Automotive hits the fast lane here. The very last car plant in the Benelux? It’s located in our port. And we drive the flow of steel, glass, parts and logistics too.

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

Our port is a lively European powerhouse, home to strong industries and open to new players. With fair winds, we take on tomorrow’s challenges together. Innovation, sustainability and respect for the environment keep us firmly on course towards economic strength and social impact.

Smart logistics, smooth sailing

We navigate logistics with ease – fast, secure, efficient and sustainable. From transport to warehousing, customs and inventory: our top stevedores handle your cargo expertly, keeping it shipshape.

  • Our state-of-the-art warehouses cover no less than 1 million m² and stand out for their strategic location, innovative technologies, safety and sustainability.

    Picture of the warehouses at Verbrugge in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • From sea to road to rail – our port connects your cargo to the world through the most efficient and reliable logistics routes. We offer all multimodal options for fast transport. That’s just how we roll.

    Picture of freight trains at the railway junction in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
  • One port, three strategic hubs: Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent. With direct connections by road, water, rail and pipeline – plus access to two major European transport corridors. Efficient, reliable and congestion-free.

    Picture of water in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
  • True professionals steer the work on our quays – multilingual, fast and flexible. With top-tier partners in handling and logistics, we’re a world-class port driven by expertise.

    Picture of a stevedore on the deck of a bulk carrier at Euroports Terminals in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
  • We handle it all: breakbulk, containers, dry and liquid bulk, and ro/ro. Discover how our unique facilities and infrastructure support your cargo – whatever you move. 

    Picture of an operator in a crane at DFDS in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
Want to drop anchor here?

Got questions, plans or ideas? We’re here to help you shape them. Reach out and see what our port can do for you.