Perishable goods, such as fruit and vegetables, travel the world in many ways. In containers or via roll-on roll-off cargo, in bulk or reefer ships,… Short transit times and experienced service providers make Port of Antwerp-Bruges the ideal partner and Europe’s leading perishables port.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the first port of call in Europe for many destinations, especially for Latin America. Thanks to the strategic location and excellent connectivity, our port has an unmatched proximity to major fresh markets and consumer centres. The fruit is unloaded and quickly delivered to the market by truck, rail or barge.
The goods handlers use state-of-the-art equipment for the handling and storage of freight and have waterside storage facilities. In addition, there are highly-efficient integrated Customs and Food Inspections at border inspection posts.
Within 24 hours, products are taken to the supermarket via a dense network of road, rail, barge and shortsea infrastructure. Specialised perishables forwarders help you design the optimal transport route and share real-time information about the temperature and location of your cargo.
©ZespriWe always offer a tailor-made solution for all products, whatever the specific storage requirements. More than 175,000 temperature controlled pallet places are available for the storage of delicate fresh and frozen goods. Certified ambient-temperature rooms as well as refrigerated and frozen rooms are at hand.
Stuffing and stripping of containers, as well as sorting, order picking, quality control, transport... These are just some of the services offered by our experienced service providers. Their value-added services take into account the client's specific needs when handling cold chain goods.
The port is equipped with ultra-modern inspection posts, allowing customs and food inspections to be carried out in the same place. These posts are licensed to inspect almost every kind of animal and plant-based product. Depending on the type of product, the refrigerated depots at the port are also licensed to conduct food inspections on their own premises.
The presence of the Belgian customs authorities and the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) guarantees correct and reliable service. The border inspection posts ensure the rapid handling of inspections within the port area.
The Vlaamse Visveiling is located in the heart of the port area in Bruges. Every day, this private company strives to achieve harmony between supply and demand of fresh wild fish at democratic prices for both buyer and seller. Thanks to the Vlaamse Visveiling, more than 17 million kg of fresh fish reaches consumers from all corners of Europe every year. This puts the wholesaler in the top 5 in its sector.
