Rail transport

Rail transport is fast, reliable and suitable for all types of cargo, including containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and heavy and dangerous goods. Besides the growing number of new cars arriving at the port, trailers are also finding their way by rail.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has rapid rail connections with all major European rail corridors. Rail connections offer short transit times and congestion-free transport to Europe's major economic hubs.

The number of rail services has increased significantly in recent years. Port of Antwerp-Bruges matches supply and demand by working closely with rail operators. As such, new high-frequency rail shuttles with European focus regions in the hinterland are being set up.

Railport develops projects with various partners and coordinates all rail activities at the port. These are intended to strengthen railway transport within the port and links with other European hubs. Private railway companies, rail freight forwarders, workshops, refuelling stations and rolling stock rental companies are active in Antwerp.

The combination of a growing port, increased pressure on the road network and ambitious environmental objectives means that promoting and supporting alternatives to road transport is absolutely imperative. Port of Antwerp-Bruges launched a master plan to double railway transport at the port of Antwerp to 15% by 2030.

To achieve that goal, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Railport started with the Rail Bundling project in 2024. By increasing cooperation and bundling volumes by rail, we enhance the efficiency of transort, with a positive impact on the price and use of the port infrastructure.