Antwerp, your project cargo in safe hands - Port of Antwerp

Antwerp is our
second homeport
in Europe. The port
plays a vital part in
our network, with its
own cargo potential
and the variety of
connections
Gerhard Janssen
Director Marketing & Sales,
Rickmers-Linie
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Reliability
guaranteed
A well-connected shortsea
& deepsea port
Having reliable connections
is a precondition for a global
consolidation hub. Antwerp is
located at the very heart of the
European logistics network, making
it an ideal consolidation port for
project cargo. A major sea port,
Antwerp is 80 km inland and close
to a huge European manufacturing
and consumer base. It is well known
for its reliable frequent sailings
(liners and semi-liners) to and from
all corners of the world and its
unbeatable hinterland connections.
With more than 250 regular
breakbulk sailings per month,
Antwerp offers the largest
concentration of breakbulk
sailings of any European port
All major container lines serving
Europe make weekly port calls
at the Port of Antwerp
Superior tri-modal connectivity
to the hinterland ensuring a
seamless link from the port to
all of Europe’s major production
sites
24/7 operations on customer’s
demand
Thanks to its strike-free climate,
Antwerp is a reliable industrial
partner
Top quality
standards
zero damages = no costs
zero accidents = zero downtime
Safety, health, quality and
the environment are top
priorities
The entire port community aims
to have the highest quality
standards in place. Training and
developing our workforce is on top
of the agenda and we see this as
an important investment for the
future.
Training focuses on handling
equipment safely with the
utmost care for the cargo to
avoid any damage. At the same
time, education helps ensure the
development of innovative handling
techniques.
All of our breakbulk terminal
operators have the very latest
safety, quality and environmental
standards in place. Customised
services such as packaging for
safe transport, specialised cargo
protection and many other value
added services are available
throughout the port.
Terminal operators and logistic
service providers are ISO, SHEQ
and AEO certified
Extremely careful handling to
avoid accidents and damage
Constant learning and
education – City/Port of
Antwerp is the home of many
specialised training institutes
Talent pool of knowledgeable
blue & white-collar workers
Excellent language skills
The port of Antwerp
is not only extremely
well positioned
geographically, but
it is a real pleasure
to work with men
& women that have
proved themselves to
be so trustworthy
Les Petersen
Transport Coordinator Logistics,
Vestas Mediterranean
Nothing is too long or too
heavy for the Antwerp service
providors. Both equipment and
people are in place to handle
your cargo safe and sound.
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