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A s the leading breakbulk port in Europe, Port of

Antwerp understands the project cargo business and the needs of the EPC contractor and the high and heavy OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Port of Antwerp has built up a vast bank of experience and knowledge over decades through handling oversized, project and heavylift cargo.

We know that understanding your requirements and your cargo in this business is vital. The huge industrial and petrochemical cluster in Antwerp, gives the logistic service providers a better understanding of how to handle large construction and energy-related projects.

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Capacity to cope with growing demand

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Safety, health, quality and the environment are main priorities

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giving customers flexibility

Expertise for your projects

Wide choice of terminals and services

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THE SURVEY Customers told us that reliability, reliability and reliability is absolutely the Number One factor. Along with this, quality, flexibility, the overall total cost of the supply chain, speed and sustainability are other major requirements.

Antwerp has listened and is making sure it addresses all of these factors throughout, whether considering port infrastructure or the services of the wider port community.

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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.

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.

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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

zero daMages = no costszero accidents = zero downtiMe

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.

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

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

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

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Expertise for your projects

Being The breakbulk port of Europe since 1120, Antwerp has the skills and expertise needed and indeed, the flexibility to create tailor-made solutions. Our highly skilled port workforce and the wider port community have centuries of experience in the project sector. Because of this, it is creative and comes up with innovative solutions when handling project cargo, wind turbines, heavy machinery, oil well supplies, manufacturing equipment and cranes with first-rate expertise including accommodating any last-minute changes.In Antwerp a test lab is at your disposal for testing the resistance of wind turbine components in extreme temperatures (range -60°C to +60°C).

Choice of terminals and services

Antwerp is proud to have a dozen independent, specialised breakbulk terminal operators with modern equipment and state-of-the-art facilities. This gives customers the ultimate flexibility. Moreover, the wide choice of service providers in the port ensures competitive prices.

Infrastructure: State-of-the-art infrastructure for

high quality handling Availability of specialised

equipment including an 800 metric tonnes floating crane

Cost-efficient twin lifts up to 224 metric tonnes (In 2014: 400 metric tonnes)

Special heavylift areas with high mts/sq m carrying capacity

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There is no job we can’t handle or haven’t handled in the past

transport of project cargo is bound to increase

With the rise in population growth worldwide, the demand for raw materials and energy infrastructure is only set to increase. Estimates show that countries outside of the OECD will see energy demand grow by nearly 60% by 2040. Oil, gas and coal will be the top energy sources, accounting for 60% of global demand by then. Renewable energy is also playing an increasingly important role. In Europe particularly, the offshore wind power industry is aiming to reach ambitious targets by 2020.

Capacity to cope with growing demand

Over the next 15 years, the Antwerp Port Authority will invest no less than 1.6 billion euros in infrastructure and mobility. These investments will not only guarantee shipping access, with among other things a second lock on the left bank, but will also improve the hinterland connections. The private investments in the port are even of a bigger magnitude. Combined they will make sure all your requests for capacity, cutting-edge handling techniques and seamless operations are met.

SuStainable growthThe port of Antwerp continues to expand. By focusing on intensive collaboration and sustainable enterprise, the port is able to ensure a balance between ecology and economy.

Inland location naturally equals a lower carbon footprint

Fuel savings and emissions reduction

Vessel2Vessel, Vessel2Barge, Barge2Vessel helps reduce carbon footprint

Locks using wind energy

Cranes operating on solar energy

Solar panels on warehouse roofs

Tugs using low sulphur fuel

Services: Consolidation management Packaging of industrial loads in

accordance with international maritime standards

Special cargo protection: vapour-tight, shock absorbing, waterproof, IMO, fumigation

National permit system for hinterland connection by road

Pre and post shipment surveys

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Using the port of Antwerp allows us to significantly reduce our supply chain variability, one of our major business goalsTom France Director Global Transportation, caterpillar

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Collaboration of major contractors and logistic service providers to assemble and diligently transport the coldbox ‘Snovhit’ on quayside.

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contactIf you require additional information, please contact our commercial department.

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senior advisor project cargoAlbert PeggT +32 (0)3 205 25 35E albert.pegg@portofantwerp.com

customer serviceAnn De SmetT +32 (0)3 205 20 64E ann.desmet@portofantwerp.comc

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T o stand out from the competition on the world market, companies

must be able to call upon a sustainable, flexible, efficient and innovative supply chain in which all links play aneffective role. The port of Antwerp is a crucial link in this chain.

good sea access, a dense network of hinterland connections and its geographical location are just the start of its advantages

Antwerp is also distinguished for its integrated range of logistics services, supported by single-window ICT, comprehensive expertise in freight handling and value-added services, and the “can-do” attitude that pervades the entire port community.