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

companies must be able to call on the best possible supply chain to get cargo to its final destination. Reliability, quality, sustainability, flexibility, total cost and lead time are key performance indicators (KPI) for supply chains. Here the Port of Antwerp is a crucial link, offering high-performance solutions to realise client supply chain KPIs.

ANTWERP, AN INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN OFFER

Smoother customs

Antwerp, European external border

Authorised Economic Operators

Paperless procedures

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Transparent logistics chains

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Smarter logistics

Cargo-generating port

Safe, fast, high-quality cargo handling

Integrated logistics service offer

Can do mentality

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4 Greener value chains

Leading sustainable port

Public and private efforts

Worldwide renowned labour

Measures to improve environmental quality

Investments to keep up with future supply chain demands

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Widely connected to overseas destinations

Antwerp in the top league of container ports

Central, inland location in Europe

Smooth port transit

Flexible transport solutions for the European hinterland

P 4 7 out of 10 European shippers and receivers:

The Port ofAntwerp hascontributedpositively torealising our supplychain KPIsSatisfaction and loyalty survey amongst European shippers by Ipsos, 2014

With an annual volume of more than 208 million tonnes of maritime freight handled, the presence of the largest petrochemical cluster in Europe and extensive storage capacity, the Port of Antwerp is the largest integrated maritime, logistics and industrial platform in Europe.

208 million tonnes

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Key figures 2015

Containers 113.2 million

Liquid bulk 66.7 million

Dry bulk13.8 million

Breakbulk14.7 million

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With over 220regular maritimebreakbulk linerservices, we canreach the wholeworld fromAntwerp William Moyersoen CEO Arcelor Mittal Logistics

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157Central, inland locationThe Port of Antwerp is locatedinland at the heart of the Europeanmanufacturing and consumer base.60% of European productionand purchasing power lieswithin a radius of 500 km ofAntwerp.

Direct services to 1300 ports worldwide

Widely connected to overseas destinations

Antwerp is the leading European port for regular breakbulk sailings to all areas, and for container services to the Americas, Africa, the Near and Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. For closer destinations, Antwerp offers numerous shortsea and feeder services.

Antwerp in the top league of container portsThe new container shipping alliances have added several calls at Antwerp. The reasons are the port's optimal nautical accessibility, the presence of cargo-generatingindustry and excellent connectivity with European economic centres.

Details of the maritime services at www.portofantwerp.com/en/connectivity

Smooth port transit Efficient import and export customs procedures complement efforts to guarantee smooth barge, rail and truck traffic to and through the port. Combined with its inland, central location in Europe, the Port of Antwerp can ensure the lowest cost, fastest transit times and lowest CO2 footprint to and from many strategic centres in Europe.

Flexible transportsolutions for theEuropean hinterland The Port of Antwerp continuesto create the right conditions forefficient barge, rail and trucktransport to, from and in the port.Measures include investmentin port infrastructure, processimprovements and a wide rangeof regular services.

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The inland locationis an importantplus. Seagoingships can delivertheir cargo close tothe west-Europeanconsumer Ivan De Donder Plant Manager Lumipaper

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915 barge calls per week

85 barge operators

The Port of Antwerp is, through itscentral location in the Scheldt-Maas-Rhine delta, linked to the pan-European inland waterway network.

Reaches 60% of Europe's purchasing power within

500 km from Antwerp

The Port offers direct access to a dense international network of mo-torways to France, the Netherlands, Germany and beyond.

250 loaded cargo trains daily

15 rail operators/forwarders

The Port of Antwerp, where every terminal has rail access, lies atthe junction of Europe’s three main rail corridors.

1,000 km intraport pipelines

48 intraport product pipelines

Major pipelines guarantee the safe and reliable transport of petro-chemicals from Antwerp, the hub of the European pipeline network, to other industrial centres in the Netherlands, France and Germany.

Rail and barge already account

for 47% of all freight transport (excluding movement by pipeline),

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60% by 2030.

Port of Antwerp Connectivity Platform, your online route planner

Plan your route via the Port of Antwerp Connectivity Platform at www.portofantwerp.com/en/connectivity

1 The platform offers a transparent overview of

all intermodal services (rail and barge container shuttles) between the Port of Antwerp and destinations in mainland Europe. Type your destination in Europe and discover the best barge and/or rail services to reach the inland terminal closest to your destination, the

2 It shows all available services at the container

terminals in the port.

3 Last but not least, you’ll find an overview of all

maritime services between Antwerp and the overseas destination of your choice.

This unique platform features three functionalities

services offered there and the contact details of the terminal and transport operators. In addition, you can identify the network of empty depots per carrier and per destination in Europe. This enables you to re-use empty containers, helping you to increase your supply chain efficiency and cut CO2 emissions.

72 rail and barge operators (containers)

15 European countries

200 container terminals280 carriers

Port of Antwerp Intermodal Solutions at your servicePort of Antwerp Intermodal Solutions cooperates closely with terminals, intermodal operators (rail and barge container transport) and cargo owners to facilitate new intermodal services or increase the frequency of existing services with regions that have few or no connections with Antwerp. The independent service desk uses the Port of Antwerp Connectivity Platform and other means to promote these intermodal services.

For questions and proposals on new intermodal services and/or greater frequencies on existing services, please contact [email protected]

Smart and efficient inland navigationSeveral innovative projects, realised through close collaboration between companies in the port and the Port Authority, have reduced the lead times of containers transported by barge in the Port of Antwerp.

Nautical coordination projects have accelerated the transit and enhanced the safety of goods transported by barge. Other initiatives have boosted the efficiency and effectiveness of container handling at the terminals, and the distribution of containers at the port.

More info at www.portofantwerp.com/ en/instream

A reliable supply chain thanks to a modal shift to barge transport to, among others, the Port of Antwerp Ramon Kazikan Logistics Manager United Dutch Breweries


Antwerp in the heart of the European inland waterway network

The Port of Antwerp as the hub of the European rail network

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We were lookingfor smart,fast customsprocedures.We found themin AntwerpGiangaetano Cappuccilli Customs Operations Manager Western Europe FIAT Group

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Transparent logistics chainsThe Port CommunitySystem of the Port of Antwerp centralises all electronic systems for the exchange of data betweencompanies in and around the port, and between these players and the various authorities via a single sign-on.

The Port Community System brings together electronic solutions for transport bookings, cargo status information, customs formalities, hazardous cargo and nautical services.

This multi-user platform facilitatestransparent business processes and manageable logistics chains.

More information atwww.portofantwerp.com

Antwerp, European external borderMeaning that all customs formalities can be done in Antwerp for destinations in any of the 28 member states of the European Customs Union. The same customs regulations, customs duties, rules of origin, quotas, etc. apply throughout this area.

Authorised Economic Operators (AEO)Most service providers in the port have the Authorised EconomicOperator (AEO) certificate, whichtranslates into fewer inspections,simpler customs procedures andfewer warranties.

Paperless proceduresThe electronic data exchangewith customs administrationscan be started two to threedays before the vessel’s arrival atthe port. This, in combination with the paperless export andtransit procedures for containersand roro, and 24/7 customssupervision in the port helpsto smooth your cargo’s transitvia the Port of Antwerp.

Do you want to import goods into the EU which do not yet have a final customs destination?The Port of Antwerp has the largest concentration of bonded warehouses in Europe, allowing customs duties and tax deferral. Thanks to our bonded warehousing system you can store the goods for an unlimited period; and you don’t have to pay VAT and customs dues until the goods have been delivered to your customer in the EU. In the meantime you are allowed to provide value-added services, processing the goods according to your customer’s requirements or you can use the bonded warehouses as global distribution centers.

Do foreign companies need to have a Belgian VAT number to import goods via the Port of Antwerp?No, Antwerp port logistics service providers act as fiscal representatives, which means that they have a global VAT number enabling them to complete all customs formalities for companies that are not registered in Belgium. All advantages, such as deferral of VAT at import, apply here as well. They know customs procedures well and can assist you for all customs-related questions or difficulties.

Are you deterred by the high deposit that has to be paid on excise goods?No need: there is a cap on the excise deposit payable on goods imported into the EU. " The entire Customs territory of the

European Union can be served via the Port of Antwerp


Belgian logistics service providers are amongst the most productive in the world, ahead of the Dutch, German and French Amcham, The Conference Board Total Economy Database™, Summary Statistics 1996 – 2013

The Port of Antwerp as the ideal distribution hub for Europe and beyondThe Port of Antwerp combines a large offer of tailor-made logistics services with a strategic location, excellent connectivity and many ways to avoid direct import duties and taxes. Indeed, most of the storage facilities are bonded, meaning the Port of Antwerp is a virtual free trade zone.

+1000 Distribution centres in the port

7.2 MILLION M³TANK STORAGE CAPACITY

680,000 M³SILO STORAGE CAPACITY

+900 Logistics service providers

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Integrated logistics service offerMost of the logistics service providers in the Port of Antwerp operate as a one-stop-shop, offering complete solutions including freight forwarding, storage, value-added logistics (VAL), customs administration, fiscal representation and distribution services.

Read more about our logistics offer for all cargo flows at www.portofantwerp.com/en/smarter-supplychain

Safe, fast, high-quality cargo handlingThe Port of Antwerp has more storage space than any other European port. In combination with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment and great expertise of its personnel, it can handle any cargo efficiently and safely, including hazardous and refrigerated cargo.

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Cargo generating portThe Port of Antwerp’s maritime, logistical and industrial activities are strongly linked and complement each other. Antwerp is home to the largest integrated petrochemical cluster in Europe, and the most diverse in the world. This creates strong demand for freight transport.

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Can do mentalityWith their ‘get things done’ mentality, the Antwerp logistics service providers always respond swiftly and flexibly to customer demands and any unexpected events.


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Leading sustainable portSustainability: a trendy term too often used by many and too little practised by all. However, at the Port of Antwerp we prove year after year that economic, social and ecological interests go hand in hand.

Worldwide renowned labourAntwerp’s port labour is renowned worldwide for its high quality, productivity and safety standards, due to continuous employee education and training, combined with a hands-on mentality.

Close to 150,000 fulltime equivalent persons have a job thanks to the Port of Antwerp

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Private and public effortsIn a close cooperation betweenprivate companies and the portauthority, targets for corporate social responsibility are set every year. The results are reflected in the two-yearly award-winning Sustainability Report, and best practices are shared among the port community.

More information at www.portofantwerp.com/en/sustainability

Matching the local universities’ and maritime institutes’ educational offer with the maritime and logistics professions better prepares students for port-related jobs.

Port of Antwerp International, a consultancy company, and APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center, are two Port of Antwerp subsidiaries that share the Antwerp maritime and logistics expertise worldwide.

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Measures to improve environmental qualityThe Port of Antwerp takes several measures to improve the air, soil and water quality, including: Rewarding of clean ships (Environmental Ship Index) Efficient waste management Providing shore power and liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facilities

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Large-scale investmentsInvestments contributing to a cleaner environment involve: renewable energy (solar,biogas, biomass, largest Belgian windmill park) more energy efficient production processesand warehouses

Ecological and economical balanceThe Port of Antwerp, in close cooperation with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), strives to set aside up to 650 ha of the port area as ecological infrastructure to safeguard more than 90 protected species.

Total emissions of NOx, SO2 and particulates in the Port of Antwerp have strongly decreased between 2000 and 2013

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€ 10,000,000,000Public sector investment in and around Antwerp

5 Kieldrecht lockThe second lock on the Left bank, inaugurated in June 2016, offers a smooth access for seagoing vessels and barges to the Left bank.


Investments to keep up with future supply chain demandsPublic authorities continually invest in optimising mobility in and around the port and in an optimal infrastructure, while private investments result in state-of-the-art equipment and warehousing.

The Port of Antwerp generates a total added value of € 19 billion, which corresponds to nearly 5% of the Belgian GDPNational Bank of Belgium, 2016

6 Liefkenshoek rail linkThe Liefkenshoek rail tunnel provides a quick crossing between the Left and Right banks of the Scheldt and connects the port area on the Left bank to the eastern hinterland.

7 Heightening bridges over the Albert Canal Heightening bridges over the Albert Canal allows 4-layer container barge transport to the port.

4 Saeftinghe Development Area A major future public investment is the expansion of the port area with space for industrial, logistics and maritime activities, the Saeftinghe Development Area (1000 ha).

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1 Third Scheldt crossing contributing to an optimal accessibility of the port and the Antwerp region by road transport (planned) 2 Development of additional space for logistics activities (Schijns and Waasland logistics parks) 3 Future second rail access (dedicated forfreight) will expand the port's rail capacity


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Largest integrated maritime, logistics & industrial platform

1 Ultra large container vessels call at the Port of Antwerp regularly (MSC Zoe, 19,270 TEU).

2 Capesize vessels access the Port situated deep inland with ease (Bao Guo, 163,106 tonnes of coal).

3 The Port of Antwerp is home to the largest (petro) chemical cluster in Europe.

Fast and qualitative cargo handling

1 The 5 dedicated deepsea container terminals offer more than 16.7 million TEU container handling capacity and a productivity of up to 40 crane movements per hour.

2 The Port offers a throughput capacity of over 2 million vehicles per year.

3 The Port of Antwerp has some of the world's most sophisticated handling systems for dry bulk.

4 Antwerp is the European project cargo hub par excellence due to its location, excellent infrastructure and skilled port labour.

Large variety of storage and value added logistics services

1 To ship in bulk and then repack close to your customer’s market is a cost-effective method to ensure customers receive the products in the volumes requested.

2 Today, more than 27 billion cups of green coffee beans are lying in the Port of Antwerp.

3 The Port of Antwerp offers ample specialised storage facilities for forest products.

4 The largest bulk warehouse in the world for refined sugar is to be found in the Port of Antwerp.

5 7 steel service centers offer tailor-made solutions for various steel products.

6 A large variety of value added logistics services, such as quality control, order picking, repackaging, are part of the Port of Antwerp’s offer for perishables.

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ANTWERP PORT AUTHORITY Zaha Hadidplein 1, 2030 Antwerp Belgium

Commercial department

· CARGO HANDLING AND LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS T +32 3 229.64.65 E [email protected]

Port representatives

· BRAZIL Ricardo Sproesser E [email protected]

Henrique Machado Rabelo E [email protected]

· CHINA Jan Van der Borght E [email protected]

Stephen Yen E [email protected]

· FRANCE Marc Delbeke E [email protected]

· GERMANY Dr. Dieter Lindenblatt E [email protected]

Elmar Ockenfels E [email protected]

Hans Königs E [email protected]

· INDIA Raj Khalid E [email protected]

· NORTH AMERICA Filip Vandenbussche E [email protected]

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