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North Sea Port is busy making preparations to enable refuelling of alternative shipping fuels in the port area. An independent risk analysis has demonstrated that the port meets all the conditions to be able to safely and efficiently carry out bunkering of LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia in Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent. This represents an important step for North Sea Port as a leading European port for alternative fuels.

North Sea Port and the Brazilian Port of Santos are joining forces with an ambitious ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ for a powerful, sustainable and innovative partnership. This strategic alliance marks an important step towards a green corridor between several fruit juice companies and Santos.

North Sea Port will further develop its position as a leading European port in the coming years by investing in the required port infrastructure, spatial development and solid logistics chains. The port authority will be focusing more strongly on enhancing security and resilience, as well as the port's immediate living environment. Under the title ‘Impact 2030’, the new strategic plan was announced at the North Sea Port Conference on Monday 17 November.

At North Sea Port, we are committed to building a sustainable future, with smart, climate-friendly solutions at the heart of that transition. One of our leading logistics players, EUTRACO, is now taking a major step in that direction by electrifying its truck fleet

In today's logistic landscape, sustainability is a business necessity. As a leading bulk port, and with strong logistic chains as one of our strategic pillars, North Sea Port plays a crucial role in shaping more sustainable and efficient connections.

Many employees cycle to work in the port area. A new cycle tunnel connects the cycle path around the Kluizendok with the companies operating there. This makes commuting by bicycle in the port a lot safer and smoother.

De Vlaamse industrie loopt elk jaar honderden miljoenen euro’s mis die gebruikt kunnen worden in de industriële transitie. Een nieuwe studie in opdracht van Voka, Port of Antwerp-Bruges en North Sea Port reikt sterke argumenten aan waarom de Vlaamse industrie recht heeft op meer.

North Sea Port has received the PERS environmental certificate for the third time. This recognition is awarded by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) to ports that place a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental performance.

On Tuesday 1 April, representatives of the Dutch and Flemish governments met up in Ghent. Cross-border cooperation was the main topic of discussion at this government summit. Cooperation with North Sea Port was also discussed. Major developments are therefore expected in the coming years.

River cruises bound for Ghent must now dock at a new pier, which is also equipped with shore power. This sustainable pier, located at the head of the Grootdok, was inaugurated by North Sea Port on Thursday, 20 March.

One of Europe’s largest battery parks is coming to Vlissingen. Under the name Mufasa, Lion Storage will build a facility for storing renewable electricity. This project reinforces North Sea Port’s position as a key hub for the production and distribution of sustainable energy.

North Sea Port will cooperate intensively with the Canadian ports of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles en Trois-Rivières. This new cooperation focuses on strengthening trade between the Saguenay-Saint Laurent sea corridor and North Sea Port. Canada is North Sea Port's fourth trading partner.