Strategic plan to further develop North Sea Port
(Posted on 02/11/21)
North Sea Port is seeking to continue development as a major European port with eight strategic programmes. It has received the unanimous support of its eight shareholders for its 'Connect 2025' strategic plan.
North Sea Port is a West European port that extends for more than 60 kilometers, 9.100 hectares, and across two countries: Belgium and the Netherlands. Because of its location at the North Sea, the port is directly accessible by sea-going vessels, benefitting global trade. Dry bulk accounts for 51% of the transhipment of goods by sea-going vessel in the port area.
The basic principle underlying the strategic plan is that any development of the port must further the goals of economic development and employment, sustainability and climate and a sound financial foundation. The shareholders expect North Sea Port to strike a balance between these three responsibilities.
In order to achieve this, the Dutch-Flemish port authority is required to focus on its three core tasks: developing business sites and port infrastructure, providing nautical services and the role of director - connector - in the port area.
The port authority has adopted eight strategic programmes in order to continue the port’s development as a top European port. They are focused on:
Investing in circular value chains
Investing in energy projects
Investing in climate
Strong logistics chains
Future-proof infrastructure
Digitisation and data community
Working with local stakeholders
Acting as the connector between cooperating parties
“With specific choices, support and ambitious goals, we want to achieve concrete results with social added value by acting as a connector towards 2025.We are developing 150 hectares for the circular economy, further expanding the reuse of CO2, continuing our growth as Western Europe’s leading hydrogen cluster, committing to enhanced electrification, making the logistics chain sustainable, building infrastructure in consultation with businesses and public authorities and striving to increase digitisation," Said Daan Schalck, CEO of North Sea Port
North Sea Port plays host to a very diverse range of activities. The port authority’s first priority is to preserve and consolidate existing activities and related employment. In order to strengthen its market position, the port authority will be focusing on seven spearhead sectors: chemicals, steel, construction materials, energy, automotive, food and feed and value-added logistics.
It is also strongly committed to growth in the circular economy and the energy sector. Moreover, these sectors with growth potential are woven into the seven spearhead sectors.
The port authority is working with companies, public authorities and local stakeholders in order to further develop the port. Within this customer partnership, the port authority wants to act as the connector between those different parties, in order to meet the specific needs of the companies and offer them customised solutions. Similarly, when cooperating with public authorities, local residents, the population of the broader region and interest groups, the port authority aims to accommodate the interests of each and seek consensus.
Latest News
New customs declaration process launched in Belgium
(Posted on 07/05/25)Inbound Release Platform (IRP) has been operating since 1 April 2025. This innovative solution, which... Read more
Kale to develop Oman’s national port communication system
(Posted on 07/05/25)Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), along with its local partner Novel Muscat, has been awarded the contract... Read more
Estonian-German ports strengthen bilateral relations
(Posted on 01/05/25)Participants at the first German-Estonian Port Days, have demonstrated the impressive way in which bilateral... Read more
Teesport Offshore Gateway - a multi-million pound investment in the River Tees
(Posted on 29/04/25)One of the UK’s major port groups, PD Ports has announced its ambition to develop one of the UK... Read more
Port of Amsterdam achieves CO? reduction target
(Posted on 28/04/25)Port of Amsterdam has achieved its CO? reduction target. The Port of Amsterdam aimed to reduce its corporate... Read more
NSBT celebrates launch of new third berth in Freetown
(Posted on 22/04/25)Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is celebrating the operational launch of a new third berth... Read more
Greenhouse gas emissions in port of Rotterdam down by 8%
(Posted on 17/04/25)Greenhouse gas emissions at companies in the port decreased by 1.7 Mton (8%) in 2024 compared to 2023... Read more
Raw materials delivered to British Steel through Immingham
(Posted on 15/04/25)Following the UK government’s passing of an emergency law to take control of British Steel, vital... Read more
Rotterdam takes important step in making shipping more sustainable
(Posted on 15/04/25)Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare have successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between... Read more
Bulgarian port’s first order for new Konecranes Gottwald MHCs
(Posted on 03/04/25)BMF Port Burgas AD (BMF), one of Bulgaria’s largest port operators, has ordered two Generation... Read more
