Maritime Logistics zone

Expand your business in Bruges’ Maritime Logistics Zone. Port of Antwerp-Bruges offers you a rare chance to develop your logistics project on a large plot in one of Europe’s key gateways.

Develop your project at Maritime Logistics Zone

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is looking for companies ready to expand their logistics operations. Are you involved in distribution, storage, or logistics of fast-moving goods? Maritime Logistics Zone offers direct access to the world’s largest RORO platform, shortsea and deepsea connections, and efficient multimodal links to European markets. Let’s talk!

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Illustratie Maritime Logistics Zone.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the perfect base of operations

On Maritime Logistics Zone you’re surrounded by frequent connections: 

  • Our deepsea platform offers excellent maritime accessibility on a strategic European location. 
  • Our shortsea platform ensures short lead times and efficient market access to the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe. 
  • Our RORO platform is the largest and most efficient for roll-on roll-off traffic in the world.

A new connecting bridge seamlessly links the Maritime Logistics Zone to the deepsea and shortsea platforms in the outer port. 

Aerial view of Maritime Logistics Zone.

Large plots for your distribution & logistics project

Maritime Logistics Zone provides a unique opportunity to realize your logistics project on large plots in one of Europe’s major gateways. Especially projects within these three specific segments will fully benefit from the offer:

High and heavy

Operating from the largest and most specialized RORO platform in the world, MLZ offers unparalleled advantages for high and heavy cargo. Its proximity to terminal facilities specifically designed for oversized and heavy loads ensures seamless handling and transport. Additionally, the location boasts efficient multimodal connections to key production and sales markets across Europe, enabling streamlined logistics and optimal access to crucial regions.

Consumer goods

MLZ is an ideal location for consumer goods due to its strategic advantages and comprehensive services. Its deep-water port is suitable for accommodating the largest container ships, making it an excellent hub for intercontinental supply chains. Additionally, Zeebrugge serves as a vital European shortsea platform, offering frequent connections that enhance regional accessibility and distribution. Moreover, businesses benefit from a wide range of value-added services, including repackaging, labelling, and inventory management, ensuring efficient and tailored solutions for logistics and supply chain operations.

Cold chain

With its strategic location, MLZ significantly shortens lead times, ensuring cold chain goods are transported efficiently and reliably. Most European distribution centres, supermarkets, and pharmaceutical hubs can be reached within 24 hours, guaranteeing that products arrive quickly, at the correct temperature, and in perfect condition. Additionally, businesses benefit from value-added services such as order-picking, repackaging, and labelling, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of temperature-sensitive supply chains.

Intermodal connections

Take your supply chain to the next level: benefit from Maritime Logistics Zone’s prime location for connectivity to the UK, Ireland and continental Europe. Inland navigation, rail, shortsea or night logistics – we help you choose the means of transport that suits you best. 

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Contact our experts

Ties Vanthillo

Invest Business Developer

Floor Marchand, Mobility Advisor
Floor Marchand

Business Development Advisor Infra

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Would you like to discuss how your company could fit into Maritime Logistics Zone? Get in touch now.

 

 

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