In Port of Antwerp-Bruges, industry and logistics go hand in hand. Antwerp is home to Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster. Zeebrugge is one of the main gateways for the supply of LNG in Northwest Europe. In addition to its existing industrial base, Port of Antwerp-Bruges also focuses on circular projects and the molecules of the future, including at NextGen District. This unique combination of leading chemical players, startups and scale-ups makes it the ideal location to become the green energy hub of the future.

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In Port of Antwerp-Bruges, industry and logistics go hand in hand. Antwerp is home to the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe. The diversity of the industry is unique in the world. It brings some of the most cutting-edge logistical experts together for the safe storage, handling and distribution of oil, chemical products and gases.

 

The refineries of TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, and the three steam crackers in Antwerp ensure the stable local availability of raw materials. 

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Een grote terminal met silo's voor de opslag van vloeibaar massagoed.

Industry of the future: NextGen innovation zones

The NextGen District network is a hotspot bustling with new ideas and creative entrepreneurship. NextGen District is located in an industrial environment, close to the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe. This allows for interaction with existing companies and suppliers in the industry. This reinforcing effect provides a competitive advantage to both new and existing businesses. Looking for the right location for your unique project?

Ready to give your business more shape? At NextGen Demo, you, as a young entrepreneur, will find the support and space you need to demonstrate your technologies on a larger scale.



Is it time to shift up a gear? Scale-ups take advantage of the resources and space made available by NextGen Park, while continuing to expand their portfolio.



Looking for the right location for your unique project? Industrial companies also find the space and infrastructure they need at NextGen Lots to build up to their specific needs.

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Space for industry at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Port of Antwerp-Bruges grants concessions within the port area, including for industrial activities.. When sites become available within the port area, we inform the market. Via a market consultation, candidates submit a project proposal. On the basis of predetermined criteria, the port authority awards the site to the most suitable concessionaire.

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