Zeebrugge Port: the Most Flexible Port in Europe

www.shippingchina.com 2009-06-03 09:02:53

     “Zeebrugge Port is a young and flexible port where the needs of all customers receive full attention and follow-up. Whatever your industry, whatever your niche market, whatever your distribution needs; Zeebrugge will find an adequate solution.” Port Commercial Director Mr. Jan said confidently.

        Zeebrugge Port is situated at the coast of the North Sea, the busiest maritime trading area in the world. Right in the centre of Europe serving dense consuming areas, it is only 100 km away from the capital of Europe Brussels. 65 % of cargo flows result from intense trading with its neighbouring countries, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxemburg.

        Mr. Jan make a presentation on the specific distribution process to show all the delegates the high efficiency and flexibility of Zeebrugge Port.

        StoraEnso is a testimonial of successful distribution throughout Europe.
This world biggest paper and pulp manufacturer was facing congestion over the roads in their logistics from Scandinavia right through Germany. They wanted a new short sea connection from Gothenburg in Sweden to a mid European port in the range Le Havre to Rotterdam. Zeebrugge Port, thanks to its cost-effective logistics solutions and its excellent shipping platform, was finally selected by StoraEnso. In the year 2000 they started with 1.2 tonnes of paper from Göteburg Sweden to Zeebrugge.

        Special roro ships and containers ensure a cost effective transport and the success of this logistic approach made volumes increase to 2,000,000 tonnes in 2005.

        This short sea - rail combinations effectively serve all European markets from northern Scandinavia to the central Zeebrugge hub and back from deep sea volumes coming from Brazil to the newspaper press in the UK.

         The port has become a major multifaceted facility, handling unit loads (containers and trailers) new cars, conventional general cargo, "high & heavy" cargoes, dry and liquid bulk, and natural gas.