Versatile and constantly evolving

North Sea Port is versatile and constantly evolving. Goods, ships, and ideas move through our port every day. We create jobs, develop new energy solutions, and strengthen the region. Built on centuries of history, cross-border by nature, and ready for tomorrow — together with our partners and local communities.

Our impact in numbers

550 + diverse companies operate in our port.
106 k jobs in our port. It just works here.
12.7 billion in added value. It’s how we drive the economy forward.
67 million tonnes of goods transhipped by sea
61.5 million tonnes of cargo via inland shipping.
9,100 hectares of port area. Equal to 13,500 football fields!
60 kilometres of port area. Imagine the opportunities!

kilometres of port area. Imagine the opportunities!

As a European top port, we drive growth, safety, and progress, generating sustainable value along the way. With our partners, we set the course — personal, intelligent, and forward-looking. We listen and connect — in and around the port and far beyond Europe.

#9 in Europe

We rank 9th in Europe for cargo handling. Thanks to our multimodal strength, space for growth, and focus on sustainable development, we keep moving forward.

Picture of a bulk carrier at the Stukwerkers terminal in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.

no. 6 Hamburg - Le Havre range

We’re #6 for cargo traffic in the Hamburg–Le Havre range. No surprise: our port is where industry, logistics and connections align superbly.

#3 in added value

€12.7 billion in added value? That’s us. As the 3rd largest port for added value in Europe, we create jobs, drive business, and make a real impact.

Global trade

Our reach spans the globe. The top 10 of our trading partners ranges from the US and the UK to Brazil and Australia. We connect Europe with the world.

Picture of the North Sea Locks in North Sea Port Terneuzen.
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Strong port, thriving region

The port buzzes with activity. From chemicals to food, from wind power to circular reuse, thousands of people create products and solutions that make daily life stronger and more sustainable.

  • Our port is a true “energy port,” excelling in import, production, export, and energy use. We aim to be climate-neutral by 2050 through renewable energy and innovation.

    Picture of wind turbines in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

  • As Europe’s largest hydrogen cluster, we lead in clean energy. Import, export, production, and use are all strictly monitored — with care for people and the environment.

    Picture of the Vopak terminal and storage tanks in the Vlissingen port area of North Sea Port.

  • Our path? Climate-neutral by 2050. We close loops and give waste a second life. Companies reuse resources and invent smarter ways to cut CO₂.

    Picture of scrap metal from drilling rigs at Sagro Decom’s offshore terminal in North Sea Port Vlissingen.

  • Knowledge, production, and logistics come together here. Safely organised and essential for everyday products — from packaging to medicines.t medicijnen.

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

Strong port, thriving region

The port buzzes with activity. From chemicals to food, from wind power to circular reuse, thousands of people create products and solutions that make daily life stronger and more sustainable.

  • Our pride? Offshore wind. We’ve completed more than 80 projects since 2009. Together with modern oil and gas terminals, we power the energy transition.

    Picture of parts for offshore wind turbines at Verbrugge in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

  • Our port is a hub for food. We rank #1 in grain, bananas, and orange juice. Chances are your breakfast has travelled through our port! Food from across the globe arrives here and quickly reaches tables all over Europe.

    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.

At the heart of European logistics

Dutch language version of the map highlighting North Sea Port’s strategic location on the Europe’s North-Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean transport corridor.
North Sea Rhine Mediterranean Corridor
Dutch language version of the map highlighting North Sea Port’s strategic location on the Europe’s North-Sea-Baltic transport corridor.
North Sea Baltic Corridor
Map highlighting North Sea Port’s connections with the UK and Germany.
Seamlessly connected to the UK and Germany
Dutch language version of the map highlighting inland shipping connections from North Sea Port with Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
Et voilà… you’re in France.
Picture of the railway track at Verbrugge in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
Go green, go on
Dutch language version of the map highlighting North Sea Port’s strategic location on the Europe’s North-Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean transport corridor.

North Sea Rhine Mediterranean Corridor

Eight countries connected along a single route. Our port is the central point from which goods move smoothly to the Mediterranean. Multimodal and efficiently organised.

Dutch language version of the map highlighting North Sea Port’s strategic location on the Europe’s North-Sea-Baltic transport corridor.

North Sea Baltic Corridor

One of Europe’s most important trade routes stretches from the North Sea to the Baltic. Our port provides the perfect launchpad for goods to Northern and Eastern Europe, with water, rail, and road connections ensuring everything arrives. Always.

Map highlighting North Sea Port’s connections with the UK and Germany.

Seamlessly connected to the UK and Germany

Regular liner services connect us to the UK and Germany. Fast and secure border procedures make trade easier and keep our relationships with key neighbours strong.

Dutch language version of the map highlighting inland shipping connections from North Sea Port with Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany.

Et voilà… you’re in France.

Our port is the main gateway to the French hinterland. The new Seine-Scheldt connection strengthens this role and makes our region even more strategic.

Picture of the railway track at Verbrugge in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Go green, go on

Fewer trucks, more trains and ships. Inland waterways, rail, and electric trucks help us transport smarter and cleaner — improving accessibility and life quality.

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This is how we move you

70 % of our shipping is shortsea: short distances in and around Europe.
60 % of our cargo travels by inland waterways! Efficient, traffic-free, and low CO₂.
10 % of our transport runs by train. And we’re steadily adding more.
300 More than 300 trains depart weekly from our port, with plans to expand.
30 % Road transport takes 30%, with a focus on electrification and sustainable solutions.
16 mt Pipelines carry 15–16 million tons per year, mainly liquids and energy.
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Course and compass

Since merging in 2018, we’ve stayed on a clear path that delivers. With partners and #wavemakers we create a port that’s both economically strong and socially valuable

About us

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