Fast & flawless border posts
More value, less hassle. That’s just how we do it. Our strategically located border control posts (BCPs) and inspection centres in Vlissingen and Ghent let you sort formalities on the spot. No detours, no queues. Just a clear course ahead – with every check on board or at the quay.
Our border control posts and inspection centres are recognised by FASFC and NVWA. Once approved here, goods move smoothly across the EU. You gain both speed and reliability with every shipment. Discover the exact locations below.
Our Border Control Posts
Vlissingen - BCP Lineage
Frozen, chilled or room temperature – food and feed are inspected fast and expertly. All right at the quay.
Ghent - BCP
Dock, clear, done. You’ll find everything you need here: customs, food safety, lab checks. Even available for cargo arriving via Antwerp.
Ghent - Inspection centre Katoen Natie
Katoen Natie is your inspection centre for packaged pet food. Ideal for smooth import of non-frozen animal feed.
Ghent - Inspection centre SEA-Tank Terminal
One of our inspection centres for bulk goods such as oils, fats and fish oil. Fast in, fast out.
Ghent - Inspection centre Ghent Renewables
One of our inspection centres for bulk goods such as oils, fats and fish oil. Checked, cleared, sorted!
Boosting port trade
We make sure all systems, partners and rules are at your fingertips. From Portbase to legislation, we keep you connected and ahead of the game.
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Our port management system Enigma+ is linked to Portbase in the Netherlands. This means data flows smoothly between ports, partners and authorities. We offer customised options: flexible, transparent and efficient.
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Safety rules don’t just happen – we help create them. We’re active in taskforces, we keep you up to speed on regulations and ensure smooth compliance.
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Our portal will be the heart of efficient port operations. It will cut empty cargo space and emissions while giving users one clear entry point to all relevant data and tools. Smart!
We get you moving. Here’s how.
Connecting sustainably and smoothly – that’s our compass. We take the lead in shifting to rail and inland shipping, offering a range of efficient transport options to and from the hinterland.
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Shortsea makes up an impressive 70% of maritime traffic in our port — connecting us sustainably to the UK, Nordics, the Baltics, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, Turkey and North Africa.
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Deepsea shipping drives our global connectivity. Massive volumes flow in and out by sea, and get processed right at our quays.
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No one sails like we do. Inland shipping takes the lead at North Sea Port, making up nearly 60% of transport. Regular services let us bundle cargo smartly. Sustainable, efficient and free from traffic – tonnes moved, CO₂ reduced.
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We’re on track with rail! It now accounts for nearly 10% of our modal split, with over 300 trains leaving our port every week. Meanwhile, we’re actively working on new rail projects, in close cooperation with our partners.
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With over 30%, road transport keeps a firm place in our logistics. We boost electrification, autonomous transport and alternative fuels all while charting a course toward a greener transport mix of rail and inland shipping.
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Pipelines move 15 to 16 million tonnes each year, mostly liquids. We’re charting new options to make logistics and industry – in and beyond the port – more sustainable for the future.
Curious about the possibilities? Join us! We’d love to tell you more. Email or call us for more information or to set up a meeting.
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Our port is bubbling with activity. Chemicals, offshore, food & feed, automotive and more – our port is home to strong industries, all charting a future-proof course together. Discover all sectors.
Strategic, sustainable, congestion-free — that’s why North Sea Port is your logistics hotspot. Read more.
At North Sea Port, you’ll catch the wind just right. We offer space to grow, great access and a strong network for collaborations.
With 550+ companies in our port, there’s a partner that matches your ambitions. Find the right one in our directory.
Find your optimal connection to and from North Sea Port.