Short sea: sustainable, fast and cost-efficient
The extensive network of frequent short sea and feeder connections from Antwerp and Zeebrugge ensures rapid transit times. Short sea shipping offers a larger transport capacity than road haulage, thereby reducing the costs per unit load. Via Port of Antwerp-Bruges, ships load or unload their short sea cargo closer to the major European centres of consumption and production.
Short sea shipping is also an environmentally-friendly alternative that aligns perfectly with the port's sustainable development policy. Ships powered by LNG and ships with a high Environmental Ship Index enjoy more favourable port charges.