Logistics Overview

Belgium is home to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (Europe's second-largest port) and Liège Airport (the main European hub for Alibaba/Cainiao). Its central location and multimodal infrastructure make it the distribution heart of the continent.

Infrastructure Advantage

The merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge has created the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a global leader in vehicle logistics and chemical storage. The MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal) is the largest single terminal in Europe.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Port of Antwerp-Bruges

BE ANR

Max Depth17.5 m (Zeebrugge)

Total Area~13.5 Million TEU annually

Specialization

Containers, Automotive (3M+ cars/year), Chemicals, Vehicle logistics

Key Terminals

MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal)
Antwerp Gateway (DP World)
CSP Zeebrugge (COSCO)

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Liège Airport

LGG

Strategic Role#1 cargo airport in Belgium; main EU hub for FedEx and Cainiao (Alibaba); 24/7 no night-flight restrictions

Key Handling Agents

LACHS

E-commerce, General cargo

WFS

International carriers

Swissport

Express, Pharma

Brussels Airport

BRU

Strategic Role"The Pharmaceutical Gateway" — highest concentration of CEIV Pharma-certified handlers worldwide

Carrier Offices & Terminals

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Major shipping lines with local presence

Booking Offices

Maersk

Antwerp - be

Antwerp

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Maersk Terminals & Ports

MaerskBEANR

Becomar NV

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Antwerp Container Terminal 730

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Associated Terminal Operators

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

DR Depots

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

ANTWERP GATEWAY, QUAY 1700

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

PSA Antwerp K913 Noordzee

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Europa Terminal Quay 869

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Antwerp Anchorage

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Deurganck Terminal Quays 1732-1742

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

MPET K1718

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Antwerp Belgian New Fruit Terminal

Antwerp

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MaerskBEANR

Antwerp Container Repair NV

Antwerp

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MaerskBEAAT

Terminal Athus

Athus

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MaerskBEKOU

ANTWERP EUROPORTS TERMINAL LEFTBANK

Kallo

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MaerskBEKOU

Seaport Terminals

Kallo

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MaerskBEWLB

TCT Belgium NV

Willebroek

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MaerskBEZEE

CSP Zeebrugge Terminals nv

Zeebrugge

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Other Carriers

MSC

Office: Antwerp (MPET)

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Maersk

Office: Antwerp / Zeebrugge

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CMA CGM

Office: Antwerp

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Hapag-Lloyd

Office: Antwerp

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Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 5 Apr 2026

Trade Lane

Carrier

Service Lines

Type

Transit

Next Departure

Rotterdam→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

3d~0.112t CO2

18 Apr

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

Hapag-Lloyd

AT2

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

17 Apr

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

Hapag-Lloyd

AT2

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

24 Apr

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

Hapag-Lloyd

AT2

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

10 Apr

HAMBURG→ANTWERP

MSC

—

1 stop

4d~0.149t CO2

3 May

Rotterdam→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

4d~0.149t CO2

14 Apr

HAMBURG→ANTWERP

MSC

—

1 stop

4d~0.149t CO2

3 May

Rotterdam→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

4d~0.149t CO2

7 Apr

HAMBURG→ANTWERP

MSC

—

1 stop

5d~0.186t CO2

4 May

ROTTERDAM→ANTWERP

MSC

—

1 stop

7d~0.26t CO2

4 May

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

MSC

—

2 stops

10d~0.372t CO2

17 Apr

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

MSC

—

2 stops

10d~0.372t CO2

24 Apr

Antwerp→Haifa

ZIM

ZNI

—

10d~0.372t CO2

12 Apr

ANTWERP→HAMBURG

MSC

—

2 stops

11d~0.409t CO2

30 Apr

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

—

2 stops

12d~0.446t CO2

18 Apr

Antwerp→Haifa

ZIM

ZNI

—

13d~0.484t CO2

22 Apr

Antwerp→Haifa

ZIM

ZNI

—

13d~0.484t CO2

19 Apr

Haifa→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

14d~0.521t CO2

17 Apr

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

—

3 stops

15d~0.558t CO2

1 May

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

—

3 stops

15d~0.558t CO2

24 Apr

Haifa→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

18d~0.67t CO2

14 Apr

Haifa→Antwerp

ZIM

ZNI

—

18d~0.67t CO2

24 Apr

ANTWERP→SANTOS

MSC

—

2 stops

19d~0.707t CO2

23 Apr

ANTWERP→SANTOS

MSC

—

3 stops

21d~0.781t CO2

28 Apr

ANTWERP→SANTOS

MSC

—

2 stops

21d~0.781t CO2

5 May

CALLAO→ANTWERP

MSC

—

5 stops

23d~0.856t CO2

1 May

CALLAO→ANTWERP

MSC

—

5 stops

23d~0.856t CO2

24 Apr

CALLAO→ANTWERP

MSC

—

5 stops

23d~0.856t CO2

17 Apr

ANTWERP→HOUSTON

MSC

—

5 stops

24d~0.893t CO2

30 Apr

ANTWERP→HOUSTON

MSC

—

5 stops

24d~0.893t CO2

16 Apr

Last updated: 5 Apr 2026, 10:42 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemPLDA (PaperLess Douane et Accises)

Standard VAT Rate21%

Foreign companies often use Belgian logistics partners as fiscal representatives to defer VAT on entry into the EU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in Belgium

Which Belgian airport handles the most cargo?+

Liège Airport (LGG) is the largest cargo airport in Belgium, serving as a primary global hub for express and E-commerce traffic.

What is the biggest container terminal in Antwerp?+

The MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal) is the largest container terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and one of the highest-capacity facilities in the world.

Does Belgium have direct rail connections to China?+

Yes, Liège is a major terminal for "Silk Road" rail services, receiving regular direct container trains from various logistics hubs in China.

Featured Forwarders & Verified Profiles

Eco Modal Transport & Shipping BV

KTL Benelux

Watson Global Logistics Ltd.

Freight Forwarders Directory

BOECKMANS BELGIE N.V.

CARGA N.V.

CGATE Logistics Belgium B.V.

CROSS CHARTERING

DE BACKER TRANSPORT & LOGISTIEK BV

Deny Cargo bvba

Eagle Air Agencies

Embassy Freight Services Europe N.V.

Euroterminal SA

Eutraco Group

EW LOGISTICS BVBA

Interfreight Antwerp NV

Magemar S.A.

Petrosyan Group Belgium

ROTRA AIR & OCEAN

Rotra Air & Ocean NV

Titan Cargo N.V.

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Logistics Overview

Infrastructure Advantage

Sea Ports

Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Air Freight

Liège Airport

Key Handling Agents

Brussels Airport

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Booking Offices

Antwerp - be

Maersk Terminals & Ports

Becomar NV

Antwerp Container Terminal 730

Associated Terminal Operators

DR Depots

ANTWERP GATEWAY, QUAY 1700

PSA Antwerp K913 Noordzee

Europa Terminal Quay 869

Antwerp Anchorage

Deurganck Terminal Quays 1732-1742

MPET K1718

Antwerp Belgian New Fruit Terminal

Antwerp Container Repair NV

Terminal Athus

ANTWERP EUROPORTS TERMINAL LEFTBANK

Seaport Terminals

TCT Belgium NV

CSP Zeebrugge Terminals nv

Other Carriers

MSC

Maersk

CMA CGM

Hapag-Lloyd

Shipping Schedules

Customs & Trade

Frequently Asked Questions