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Ghent Port Company builds new visitors centre in the port

kdvle — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company is constructing a visitors centre in the port. In this new building at the Rigakaai on the border between the city and the present-day port, from spring of 2013 onwards, all organized port visits will start from there. It will be an eye-catching and recognizable construction that will be set up by using sustainable techniques and materials. Tetra, four young architects from Brussels, are responsible for its design. On Tuesday, 17 April 2012 the laying of the foundation stone was celebrated. With this visitors centre, Ghent Port Company wants to play along with the growing interest for Ghent port.

Port of Ghent registers slight decrease for first quarter of 2012

kdvle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the first quarter of 2012, Ghent port registered a total cargo traffic of 12 million tonnes. This means a slight decrease as against the same period of last year but Ghent is on the same level as in 2010, the second best year ever.

Season of inland cruises in port of Ghent has started

kdvle — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent expects 200 inland navigation cruises this year. Consequently, 2012 also links up with the large interest for this kind of water tourism. The first ship sails into the port on Friday morning, March 23.

Ghent Port Company elated with historic Flemish-Dutch agreement on financing of new large sea lock

kdvle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday, March 19, 2012 Flemish minister of mobility Hilde Crevits and her Dutch Transport colleague Melanie Schultz van Haegen signed the agreement on the division of the cost price for the realization of the new large and deep sea lock in Terneuzen. Ghent Port Company is extremely pleased with this historic step, thanks to which the maritime access to the port will be improved and the phase of plan making can start. This financing agreement moreover gives companies and potential investors the necessary certainty for the further development of future plans in port of Ghent.

Interactive companies guide on port of Ghent website

vryck — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From now on, you can find an outline list on port of Ghent's website comprising all companies established in and around the port. This digital guide with alphabetical index lists a total of about 450 port-related companies from various sectors.

Euro-Silo plans new grain terminal at Kluizendok in Ghent port

vryck — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent has a new investor at the Kluizendok. Euro-Silo plans to build a new, third grain terminal there. At full power, this investment will account for an extra storage capacity of 200,000 tonnes. Ghent port herewith reconfirms its international position as Europe’s granary. Ghent Port Company is obviously very pleased with this new investment.

Minister Crevits announces signing of plan study phase for new large sealock at port of Ghent’s New Year reception

vryck — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company is happy with next step

On Monday March 19, 2012 Flanders and the Netherlands will put their signatures under a next agreement concerning the plan study phase for the new large sealock in Terneuzen. This was declared by Flemish minister of mobility Hilde Crevits (CD&V) on Friday, January 20 at the annual New Year reception port of Ghent. Of course Ghent Port Company is very pleased with this next step for the further development of the port.

Port of Ghent passes the 50 million tonnes mark in new record year

vryck — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the second consecutive year, Ghent port registered a new record. At the same time it was a first in the port’s history that the limit of 50 million tonnes of cargo traffic was exceeded. With 2 million tonnes more transhipment Ghent registered a 4.4% growth. Ghent herewith confirms its position as a growing export port. Moreover, it again becomes clear that the diversity of Ghent port is a huge asset in order to obtain more traffic.

Sheep handle ecological management at Kluizendok

vryck — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alongside the Kluizendok in Ghent port, all winter long hundreds of sheep will be grazing. The sheep will take care of the ecological management of the sites that still have to be further developed. This way, Ghent Port Company and the Flemish Maritime Access Agency together with Natuurpunt want to take care of an ecological management of the sites. A unique operation in the port.

Ghent Port Company maps out transport between port and hinterland

jbres — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company portrayed the transport of goods between port of Ghent and companies and customers in its hinterland. 45% of this transport is carried out by inland vessels, 46% by road and 9% by rail. This becomes clear from a study performed by the Port Company and Antwerp University. In the future, Ghent Port Company wants to dedicate itself even more to promoting sustainable transport by inland navigation and by rail.

Port of Ghent does not calculate inflation when revising port tariffs

jbres — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Every ship that moors in port of Ghent pays port dues. Ghent Port Company revised these port tariffs for 2012. In the past three years they had neither been adapted nor increased.

DFDS Seaways tests putting into service of larger vessels in Ghent port

jbres — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, 17 November 2011 the Danish shipping company DFDS Seaways started a special test in port of Ghent. Because of the growing trade from and to Belgium, DFDS Seaways examines whether larger vessels are suited for the Belgian waters. At 8 a.m. the vessel TOR FREESIA arrived in port of Ghent. The ship that is 30 metres longer than the conventional vessels on this route will especially for this examination sail from and to Ghent during one week. Ghent Port Company fully supports these tests.

Ghent Port Company plans Port House at the Graslei in the very heart of Ghent

jbres — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company bought the 'House of the Free Skippers' at the Graslei in the very heart of Ghent. The Port Company will thoroughly restore and renovate the premises and equip it as Port House. By the end of 2014 the Port House will be opened to the public with an exhibition space on the port. The Port House will provide for extra promotion on the port.

Ghent Port Company receives port of Mykolaiv from the Ukraine

jbres — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday, 7 November 2011 port of Ghent receives a delegation of the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv for a three days' visit. As a matter of fact, one year ago, Ghent Port Company concluded a cooperation agreement with this Black Sea port in order to tighten the existing bonds. Indeed, Ghent has been doing business with the Ukraine for years already.

Sadaci inaugurates new roasting furnace

vryck — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday October 26, 2011 Sadaci officially inaugurated the company’s new roasting furnace in port of Ghent. This furnace constitutes the final piece of a modernisation that was started in 2003 when Sadaci was taken over by the Chilean Molymet group. The group is a world leader in the processing of molybdenum concentrates and by-products.

Free tours by boat in the port every month

vryck — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From November 2011 onwards, Ghent Port Company is organizing free tours by boat in port of Ghent every month. For two hours everyone can experience the port inside the port area from the water. The tour of the port is entirely free of charge. All you have to do is register in advance. For associations and organizations we can even provide made-to-measure tours. With these boat tours the Port Company wants to bring the “Ghent people” to the port so that they can discover it in a unique way.

Port of Ghent keeps on growing - cargo traffic in third quarter of 2011

jbres — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For the third quarter of 2011, Ghent port registered a cargo traffic of 12.2 million tonnes or 5.4 % more than in the third quarter of 2010. After 9 months this year, the port achieved moreover 5.5 % more transhipment than in 2010. Ghent largely maintains the fervour of the record year 2010 owing to its cargo diversification, according to Ghent Port Company.

New plan Ghent canal zone provides for 10 km of bicycle routes and 150 hectares of woods and parks

jbres — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Flemish government has a new plan ready for the liveability in the Ghent canal zone. There will be more woods and parks and the number of bicycle connections will be increased considerably. The plan also provides for a solution for the football pitch of Sint-Kruis-Winkel.

Voka East-Flanders and Ghent Port Company will cooperate more closely

jbres — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Ghent Port Company and Voka - Chamber of Commerce East-Flanders signed a cooperation agreement. To Voka East-Flanders the port of Ghent is the epicentre of the East-Flemish economy and a strengthened synergy between both organizations can contribute to the development and growth of the port and of the entire region.

Electrabel opens biomass power station in port of Ghent

jbres — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday September 23, 2011 Electrabel and Ackermans & van Haaren officially took into use the 100% biomass power station in port of Ghent. This power station is a world first.

Port of Ghent nominated for award for best dry bulk port or terminal

jbres — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent figures on the list of nominees for best dry bulk port or terminal of the 2011 IBJ awards. The nominated project comprises the brand-new storage facility of SEA-invest for wood pellets. This confirms Ghent's position as a major bulk port.

Aelterman loads gigantic pile frame onto port pontoon

jbres — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At the Aelterman metal construction company at the Kluizendok in Ghent port, on August 24, 2011 a pile frame weighing 250 tonnes was loaded onto a pontoon and afterwards shipped to Eemshaven in the North of the Netherlands.

'Natuurpunt' manages more nature at the Moervaart canal

vryck — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Since September 2008, by order of Ghent Port Company, ''Natuurpunt'' has been managing an area along the Old Moervaart arm on the port's right bank in the neighbourhood of Sint-Kruis-Winkel. The area that is 2.1 hectares large was extended by one third at the end of June 2011 up to 2.8 hectares. 'Natuurpunt' will from then onwards manage more nature there.

Annual report 2010, a record year

jbres — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It could in no way be predicted at the end of 2009 that 2010 was to become a peak year for port of Ghent. Whereas in 2009 the economic crisis was still raging, in 2010 a genuine swing followed.

Ghent Port Company's 2010 annual report gives you a view of this record year.

Ghent port continues to grow in first six months

info@lcpnet.com — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Traffic figures for first half of 2011

In the first half of 2011, Ghent port recorded a total cargo traffic of 25.5 million tonnes. Consequently, with an increase of over 5% as against the same period in 2010 port of Ghent surpasses the record year 2010.

Ghent Port Company enthusiastic about Flemish-Dutch agreement in principle on financing of new large sealock

vryck — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company is most excited about the agreement in principle that Flanders and the Netherlands concluded on Monday, 4 July for the financing of the new large sealock in Terneuzen. For the Port Company, this is a new step forwards in the realization of the lock and of the port's further development.

Ghent Port Company is financially sound

jbres — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In 2010, the port recorded a total cargo traffic of 48 million tonnes: a growth by almost one third as against 2009. This increase is also reflected in Ghent Port Company's financial result as appears from the 2010 annual account.

Prince Philip visits port of Ghent

jbres — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HRH Prince Philip paid a visit to Ghent Port Company and to port of Ghent on Wednesday, May 18. The visit fits within the framework of a series of theme visits by the Prince to Belgian companies and organizations connected with sustainable development and renewable energy.

Bulk vessel carrying biomass GDF SUEZ Ghent for first time in Ghent port

jbres — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday, May 16 the seagoing vessel 'GDF SUEZ Ghent' called at port of Ghent for the very first time. This vessel carried wood pellets from Canada for the Electrabel power plant. This first call links up with the further development in port of Ghent of the biobased economy. It is the first time that a vessel this size is given the name of “Ghent”.

Japanese vessel arrives safely in port of Ghent

jbres — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday April 20, port of Ghent expected a vessel coming from Japan. Measurements by the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control indicated that no increased radioactivity was recorded. Vessel and cargo were found safe and consequently there is no danger for public health.

Port of Ghent remains on same level in first 3 months of 2011

info@lcpnet.com — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the first quarter of 2011, Ghent port recorded an overall cargo traffic of 12.6 million tonnes. In this way, port of Ghent holds the same steady course as in 2010.

Ghent Port Company delighted with French green light for Seine-Nord canal

jbres — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After years of discussions on its financing, France gave the green light for the realization of the Seine-Nord canal. The Port Company is elated with this decision. Owing to this, by 2017 larger inland navigation ships will be able to sail from port of Ghent till Paris.

Season of inland navigation cruises has started in Ghent port

jbres — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent expects 185 inland cruises this year. Consequently, also 2011 links up with the large interest for this form of water tourism.

Ghent Port Company invests 80 million euros in port infrastructure

jbres — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the coming 5 years, Ghent Port Company will further invest in its port infrastructure for a total amount of over 80 million euros. The development and revaluation of the docks, the layout of industrial sites and nature as well as road works are in expectation. Moreover, investments will be made in maintenance, a better maritime service rendering and the reception of visitors.

Grand portal cranes shipped from Ghent port to India

jbres — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 4 and Saturday 5 March two grand portal port cranes will be shipped to India from port of Ghent. It is a daring exploit to place the cranes on the ship.

Smoother navigation to port of Ghent

jbres — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From March 1 onwards, navigation to port of Ghent will go more smoothly from sea to quay. To that end, the Netherlands and Flanders made clear arrangements.

Assembly of giant portal cranes in port of Ghent

jbres — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company builds links with Gottwald

Port of Ghent has engaged in a first-ever cooperation with Gottwald. This company assembles the two largest portal harbour cranes it has ever made. Before long they will be shipped to India.

Ghent Port Company greatly pleased with Flemish-Dutch choice for a new larger sealock in Terneuzen

jbres — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From now on, Flanders and the Netherlands will only negotiate on a new larger sealock in Terneuzen. Ghent Port Company was informed on Wednesday, 12 January 2011 that Flemish minister of Mobility Mrs Hilde Crevits and her Dutch colleague of Transport, Mrs Melanie Schultz van Haegen, agreed to this. The Port Company is extremely pleased with this decision. After all, port of Ghent has been devoting itself for years to a new and larger sealock in Terneuzen in order to be able to adapt itself to the evolution of larger vessels and to further develop the port.

2010 is a record year for port of Ghent

info@lcpnet.com — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In 2010 port of Ghent experienced a growth of almost one third of its total cargo transhipment as against 2009. With a total of 48 million tonnes Ghent leaves the crisis year 2009 far behind. Both the seaborne cargo traffic (+31%) and the inland navigation traffic (+25%) record growth figures that have never been witnessed before. Also the goods exports registered a record and moreover, the diversity of the port shows to be a major trump card for recording more transhipment. With one million tonnes more traffic in 2010 Ghent at the same time also exceeds the record year 2008. Consequently, port of Ghent is one of the fastest growing ports in Western Europe, assumes Ghent Port Company.

German group invests at Kluizendok in Ghent port

jbres — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At the Kluizendok in Ghent port a new company will be set up for the storage of sulphur. It concerns Duval Terminal Services, which is the fourteenth company to establish itself there.

Ghent Port Company freezes port tariffs for 2011

jbres — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Every vessel that moors in the port has to pay certain tariffs to the Port Company. For 2011, Ghent Port Company keeps these tariffs on the same level as for the year 2010.

Port Company boosts customer-friendliness for inland navigation

jbres — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Until recently, inland navigation shipping companies and bargees received an invoice from Ghent Port Company for each loading or unloading activity. From now on, they will receive one invoice per month for all the activities of the past month. This is much more customer-friendly and efficient, is the opinion of the Port Company and of its biggest clients in inland navigation.

With new Kluizendok and surroundings, port of Ghent has 600 hectares of space available for investments

kdvle — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kluizendok officially opened

After 14 years, the infrastructure works at the Kluizendok in port of Ghent are now completed. With the Kluizendok and its surrounding industrial sites, port of Ghent has over 600 hectares of space available for investments. Consequently, with this location the port is banking on the future in order to further develop port of Ghent into THE multimodal gateway to Europe. On Friday, November 26, 2010 the Kluizendok was officially opened in the presence of Flemish prime minister Kris Peeters.

Ghent Port Company tightens bonds with Ukraine

jbres — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent has been doing business with the Ukraine for years. In order to have trade increase even further, Ghent Port Company will be working closely with the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv at the Black Sea.

Sadaci invests with new furnace in port of Ghent

jbres — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The company Sadaci further extends its existing activities in port of Ghent. With a 14 million Euros investment, it constructs a new furnace for the production of molybdenum, a product for the steel industry. Ghent Port Company is extremely pleased with this important investment by an existing company.

Zinnia anchored at Ghent Port Company

jbres — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From now on, visitors of Ghent Port Company come across a large anchor at the entrance to the port building. This is the anchor that used to belong to the Zinnia, a former supply ship of the Belgian navy.

Brazilian group strongly invests in port of Ghent

jbres — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At the new Kluizendok in port of Ghent there will be a new terminal for the storage of liquid bulk such as biodiesel and oils. For this purpose, Ghent Port Company entered into an agreement with a Brazilian company for an investment value of 70 million euros.

Ghent port already on 2009 level

info@lcpnet.com — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, October 14, 2010 port of Ghent reached the traffic figures it recorded in 2009 for the entire year: 37.2 million tonnes. With this figure, the port continues its positive drive.

Port of Ghent traffic figures for third quarter of 2010

info@lcpnet.com — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For the third quarter of 2010, port of Ghent recorded a cargo transhipment of 11.5 million tonnes or 18% more than in the third quarter of 2009. In the first 9 months of this year, the port realized 34% more traffic than in 2009. With this figure, Ghent steadily continues its positive evolution and remains just below the total of the record year 2008.

Ghent Port Company has new commercial director

jbres — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On October 1, 2010 a new commercial director will start working at Ghent Port Company ampc. The 40 years old Dutchman Hendrik-Jan van Engelen will from then onwards look after the commercial interests of port of Ghent.

Port of Ghent is doing well in first six months

info@lcpnet.com — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Traffic figures for first semester of 2010

For the first half year of 2010 port of Ghent recorded a total cargo traffic of 24.1 million tonnes. The positive evolution that was registered at the end of 2009 and the beginning of this year continues steadily.

Ghent is first port to obtain environmental charter

jbres — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company was happy to receive the 'Milieucharter' (environmental charter) on Monday, June 28, 2010 for the first time. This charter praises the port for the numerous environmental initiatives it realized in 2009. Ghent is at the same time also the first Belgian port to obtain this environmental charter.

Port of Ghent among strongest rising European seaports in first quarter of 2010

vryck — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent figures second in the ranking of all European seaports concerning the increase of seaborne cargo traffic in the first quarter of 2010. This becomes clear from the figures issued by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) at its annual conference, which took place on May 27 and 28, 2010 in Helsinki (Finland).

Ghent Port Company builds up Ghent port's future with strategic plan 2020

jbres — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Growing together towards sustained prosperity

By means of its strategic plan 2010-2020 Ghent Port Company continues to build up Ghent port's future. 10 years after its foundation it has the ambition to be ‘more’ of a port. Economic growth is the main thing, just like the realization of a new and larger sealock in Terneuzen. The Port Company plans the growth within the present port area, in cooperation with all those involved and according to the principles of corporate social responsibility. In this matter, it takes up its role as port director in order to further develop the port. Ghent Port Company wants to turn everyone into a supporter of Ghent port so as to grow together towards sustained prosperity. For this purpose, it continues to develop the port into amultimodal logistics platform.

Stora Enso opens high-technological green power station in Ghent

vryck — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Paper producer Stora Enso Langerbrugge in port of Ghent opened a new power station on Thursday, June 3, 2010 that functions entirely according to the principles of cogeneration. Biomass and secondary fuels are converted into steam in the power station and a bit more than half of the factory's need of electricity is produced there.

Spectacular operation: new portal crane for ArcelorMittal

jbres — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 a new gantry crane was delivered at ArcelorMittal Ghent's unloading quay. A spectacular operation, as it protruded no less than 68 metres above the water line. Ghent Port Company is very pleased about this investment.

Ghent Port Company's passive office building wins European 'GreenBuilding award'

jbres — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Ghent Port Company had the pleasure of receiving the European GreenBuilding award in Frankfurt. A new pinnacle for its continuing attention for sustainability.

Ghent port has picked up during first 3 months

info@lcpnet.com — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the first quarter of 2010, port of Ghent recorded 27.5% more cargo traffic than in the same period of 2009. Cargo transhipment by inland waterways and by sea together accounts for over 11 million tonnes. The positive evolution of the end of 2009 continued in the past months. Remarkable is the increase of the goods exports.

Port Company and Indian Abellon CleanEnergy cooperate on sustainable energy

vryck — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company and the Indian Abellon CleanEnergy signed a memorandum of understanding on March 25, 2010 in Mumbai (India) in the presence of HRH Prince Filip of Belgium. In the future, port of Ghent and Abellon will cooperate on sustainable energy.

First inland navigation cruiser gets Ghent season going

jbres — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday morning, March 19, port of Ghent received the first inland cruise vessel of the new season 2010. It was the River Explorer that was welcomed at the Rigakaai. For 2010 already 172 inland cruisers are booked.

Start of European inland navigation project Seine-Scheldt

vryck — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the future, inland vessels will be able to sail from the port of Ghent to Paris. The Seine-North project will take care of that. On Friday, March 12, 2010 a first milestone for this European inland navigation project was recorded. That day, the Flemish government (Waterways and Seacanal NV - Upper Scheldt department) started the construction of 6.5 kilometres of quay wall on the Noordvak (northern part) of the circular canal around Ghent.

New industrial site in vicinity of Kluizendok

vryck — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent has the disposal of an additional 10 hectares of industrial site on its left bank. With the new industrial zone 'Kop van Nest' Ghent Industrial Investment (G2I) brings ready-to-build parcels on the market. This high-grade site forms part of a private development of 160 hectares of land in the Ghent Canal zone.

Largest vessel ever in port of Ghent

jbres — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, March 5, 2010 the largest seagoing vessel ever arrived in port of Ghent. It was the Eptalofos that sailed via the Western lock in Terneuzen to ArcelorMittal. It concerned a third trial sailing through the lock. From now on, larger vessel than was the case until recently will be able to pass through the lock. At the same time, the bounds of the existing lock complex have been explored.

Customers satisfied with service rendering by Ghent Port Company

jbres — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company renders good to very good services to its customers. This became clear from an external customer satisfaction investigation carried out by the independent bureau Think.BBDO.

Vessel 'Star Kirkenes' for the first time in port of Ghent

jbres — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, January 21, 2010 the Star Kirkenes moored for the first time in port of Ghent, more specifically alongside the new Kluizendok.

2009 traffic figures for port of Ghent

info@lcpnet.com — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In 2009, port of Ghent recorded a cargo traffic of 37.2 million tonnes, 21% less than in the record year 2008. At the end of 2009 only a slight decrease was recorded, which gives hope for the future. Ghent Port Company already prepares itself for a revival with quite a set of investments and a strategic plan.

10 years of e-government in port of Ghent - 10 years ENIGMA

jbres — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

10 years ago, Ghent Port Company took the step towards computerizing the entire service rendering concerning shipping assistance, goods handling, administrative and financial transactions in the port by means of a port information system. Moreover, the port information system is a great help for contingency planning, the fire brigade and emergency services. The seminar ’10 years of e-government in the port' extra highlighted this milestone on Friday, 11 December 2009 at ArcelorMittal.

Container ship Charlotta for the first time in port of Ghent

jbres — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, November 25, 2009 port of Ghent welcomed the MS Charlotta for the first time. During her maiden trip this container vessel immediately called at port of Ghent in order to collect containers at the new Kluizendok.

Port of Ghent honoured with second place for European ESPO Award

jbres — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent obtained the second place for the ESPO Award, the European award for the port that is best able to improve the societal integration with its city or larger community. The port received this special mention for the ‘Project Ghent Canal Zone - Working together on the sustainable development of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal Zone'.

Traffic figures port of Ghent for third quarter 2009

info@lcpnet.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the third quarter of 2009, port of Ghent registered a cargo traffic of 9.7 million tonnes or 22.11% less than in the third trimester of 2008.

Port of Ghent joins European Federation of Inland Ports

jbres — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday morning October 16, 2009 port of Ghent became a member of the European Federation of Inland Ports. Every year, Ghent port realizes an inland navigation traffic of some 20 million tonnes. EFIP represents over 200 inland ports in 19 European countries.

First time in port of Ghent for Bosporus Highway car carrier

jbres — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday 14 October 2009 port of Ghent prepared for welcoming the vessel Bosporus Highway. The car carrier called at Ghent on her maiden trip in order to unload cars at Honda Europe.

Port of Ghent pleased with start financial negotiations on second sealock

jbres — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Port Company is delighted with the announcement by minister Hilde Crevits that next Friday the financial negotiations on the construction of a new sealock in Terneuzen will be started. Moreover, the minister said that this file will not be linked to the deepening of the Western Scheldt.

New container line between port of Ghent and Mediterranean

jbres — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent adds a new traffic. The Finnish shipping company Containerships starts a new container line between Ghent port and different ports in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Ghent Port Company is delighted with this additional maritime regular liner service.

Ghent port traffic figures for first half of 2009

info@lcpnet.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Port of Ghent registered a cargo traffic of 16.8 million tonnes or 28.7% less than in 2008 for the first half year of 2009.