Liquid bulk
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is strong in liquid bulk thanks to years of expertise, extensive storage facilities and a wide range of service providers for the handling of bulk liquids. That presence and expertise of the industry today enables the handling of future product and energy streams such as hydrogen.
Extensive storage capacity for liquid bulk
The chemical cluster at Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the largest in Europe and the most versatile in the world. The broad offer of chemical companies has created an extensive network of logistical experts, who guarantee safe and high-quality storage, distribution of all types packed chemicals, oils and gas. These value-added services make our companies your ideal partner when handling chemical products.
Your partner for liquid bulk and tank storage
Together, more than 20 terminals offer a combined total of 9.5 million m³ in independent storage capacity for (hazardous) liquid bulk: 8.9 million m³ in Antwerp and 643,000 m³ in Zeebruges.
- fine chemicals
- petrochemicals
- petroleum
- liquid gases
These terminals boast:
- years of expertise and extremely reliable handling
- highly trained staff
- multimodal access and rapid transport to the hinterland
In addition to storage facilities, the tank storage operations provide a wide range of value-added services, including drumming, heating and blending of products.
Logistical service provision for hazardous goods
Port of Antwerp-Bruges has specialised facilities for the storage of hazardous goods in warehouses and tanks. These storage facilities meet the strictest national and European standards for fire prevention, fire suppression, industrial safety and environmental safety.
In addition to storage, specialised logistical service providers for liquid bulk offer a range of logistical services, including packaging, labelling, quality control, stock management, transport and distribution.
A large number of connections via shortsea, inland navigation, road and rail guarantee a first-class connection between the port and the major (petro)chemical centres in Europe.
First-class connectivity with overseas destinations and the European hinterland ensures a stable supply of raw materials and dispatch of finished goods.
Zeebrugge LNG hub
The LNG terminal in Zeebrugge is the gateway for the supply of LNG in North-West Europe. The Fluxys facility is designed for loading and unloading ships carrying LNG (Liquified Natural Gas).
The LNG is temporarily stored in buffer tanks, can be regasified and sent into the grid for transport, or is reloaded on board LNG ships.
Your partner for liquid bulk and tank storage
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the largest chemical cluster in Europe and the most diversified in the world. Download the brochure and discover all services for bulk liquids.
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