PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE,YOUR DEDICATED

BREAKBULK PORT

FOREST PRODUCTS

FOOD & PERISHABLES

PROJECT & HEAVY LIFT CARGO

STEEL & NON-FERROUS

METALSAUTOMOTIVE

AutomotivePort of Zeebrugge ranks at the top of the world’s leading ports for the export and import of new vehicles. No less

than 2.4 million vehicles were handled in 2015. These new cars are shipped within Europe and worldwide. All ma-

jor car manufacturers have put their confidence in the port of Zeebrugge, not only for the transport of finished

products, but also for the transport of spare parts and components that are transported between the different

assembly plants in Europe. The port also offers several centres for vehicle modifications and other forms of va-

lue-added logistics.

The shipping companies mainly load and unload their car carriers in the Zeebrugge inner port. These specialised

RORO vessels also carry large volumes of high & heavy cargos such as agricultural machines, excavators and

machine components. Zeebrugge puts over 330 hectares at the disposal of the automotive sector, which inclu-

des companies like ICO, C.Ro, WWL, Toyota and P&O.

Forest ProductsThe ultra-modern terminals in the Port of Zeebrugge are highly automated, with an emphasis on producti-

vity, efficiency and innovation with an aim to stay ahead of the competition. Their logistics services are charac-

terised by superior quality that can only be achieved through highly-specialised teams. These terminals are

operated by PSA, Verbrugge, ICO, MPS and Seaport Shipping & Trading, amongst others.

Close to three million tonnes of forest products pass through the Port of Zeebrugge. Paper products are distri-

buted all over Europe by train and lorry and are shipped overseas by container or specialised RORO vessels.

The Port of Zeebrugge is an important distribution port for food products such as fresh fruit, fruit juices, ve-

getables, potatoes, coffee, meat, fish and dairy products. In recent years, the Port of Zeebrugge has developed

into a genuine European ‘food hub’. As a clean coastal port, the Port of Zeebrugge is pollution free, ideal for

precious cargo such as food products. Fresh fruit is handled by a dedicated fruit terminal, the Belgian New Fruit

Wharf.

The new Border Inspection Post is a real asset when attracting new, precious food traffic. The transportation

of food products with reefer containers is a growing trend. The presence of multiple deepfreeze warehouses

offer opportunities for valued-added logistics activities.

Project & Heavy Lift

Food & Perishables

The loading and unloading of oversized or heavy cargo is available on many of the Port of Zeebrugge’s break

bulk, RORO and container terminals. All of them possess the necessary equipment to handle and transport large

items such as generators, offshore wind industry components, boilers, turbines, reactors, towers, heaters, rail-

way wagons, boats or military equipment.

The guaranteed frequency of departures at both the short sea and deep-sea RORO terminals enables the

reliable shipment of project and heavy lift cargo using low, flatbed trailers that are towed on board by powerful

tug masters. Lashing and securing is performed by a highly-skilled and experienced labour force. Moreover,

the use of estuary barges allows cargo to reach inland waterway destinations as far away as Duisburg.

Port of Zeebrugge has multiple terminals and storage facilities for handling steel and metal products. These

dedicated terminals ensure that the full spectrum of logistics services is of the highest quality. They offer many

options for storage and warehousing and a broad range of options for cost-efficient transport to major industri-

al companies and sites in Europe and around the world. The Port of Zeebrugge employs specialised equipment

and an experienced labour pool to realise this.

With its accessibility for large vessels and its high efficiency, the Port of Zeebrugge offers companies the op-

portunity to concentrate their import and export activities, either shortsea or deepsea, in one location. From

this location they have direct access to the main production areas in Europe and around the world. This prompts

many shipping companies and stevedores to choose the facilities in the Port of Zeebrugge.

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Steel & Non-Ferrous metals

We will happily point you towards the best possible transport solutions for your needs or offer professional

support in setting up your value-added logistics operations. Find out how you can streamline your logistics via

partnerships with Port of Zeebrugge companies and shipping lines such as Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics, ICO,

Verbrugge, PSA Zeebrugge, C.RO, NYK, PortConnect, EML, Flamar, OXL, Sea-Invest, APM Terminals, UECC, Minne

Port Services and many others. All of them offer specialist handling of break bulk cargo.

Ask for your B/L Port of Zeebrugge.

All information and logistics company details are available on www.portofzeebrugge.be

For direct enquiries, please mail us at commercial.department@mbz.be or phone +32 50 54 32 11