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Recent changes to road toll / kilometer charge in Belgium and The Netherlands impact the cost of road transport services.

A combination of events in the port of Antwerp is currently causing operational challenges. We are undertaking all reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact on our customers, but please do note that delays are possible

This summer multiple roadworks are scheduled in and near the Port-of Antwerp Bruges area. Please note these may cause inconvenience.

To ensure a safe working environment for employees working in extreme weather conditions, additional recovery and hydration breaks are required, in accordance with industry regulations. While we are undertaking all reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact for our customers, please note that these necessary safety measures may cause delays.

Increased congestion at the container terminals in the port of Antwerp is causing delays. We are undertaking all reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact on our customers. Please do note that (heavy) delays are possible which go beyond any responsibility of Zuidnatie.

A national strike will take place on Tuesday May 12, which is expected to cause disruptions in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on this day. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates on this page as new information becomes available.

We would like to inform you about an incident in the Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp, involving an oil spill during a bunkering operation.

A national strike will take place between Tuesday evening March 10 and Thursday March 12, which is expected to cause disruptions in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges this week. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates on this page as new information becomes available.

Zuidnatie Breakbulk has taken over Antwerp Railhouse (ARH) since 1 January 2026.

In collaboration with Sustacon, we are proud to share our Sustainability Report!

We regret to inform you that disruptions are expected due to a planned national strike in Belgium, from Sunday evening 23^rd of November until Thursday morning 27^th of November. At this stage, it is impossible to predict the extent or exact consequences of these actions in the port of Antwerp, but operational impact may be possible.

Zuidnatie was awarded Port/Terminal Operator of the Year for the second time during the Heavy Lift Awards in London on the 22nd of October.

As of today, steel customers can have their heavy steel coils custom-slit at Zuidnatie’s brand-new slitting center. Zuidnatie, a logistics service provider located in the Port of Antwerp, now offers slitting capabilities for coils up to 32 tonnes – a unique capacity in Europe. This innovation significantly reduces the need for steel transport.

Zuidnatie was reconfirmed as a Gold laureate in the Best Managed Companies programme. The Best Managed Companies programme tests participants each year against a globally tested framework. It recognises private companies that translate a clear strategy, strong competences and commitment to the business into solid financial results.

We would like to inform you that as from Monday the 12th of May, 2025, PSA Antwerp will introduce an additional charge of 14 euros (excl. VAT) per booked time slot for trucks between 6 am and 8 pm.

Last year, Zuidnatie won the ‘Port/ Terminal Operator of the Year’ award during the Heavy Lift Awards show in London. This year, Zuidnatie has again been nominated for the Heavy Lift Awards 2024 and not only in one, but in two categories! We are nominated for the ‘Environment Award’ and again for the ‘Port/Terminal Operator of the Year’.

Zuidnatie was reconfirmed as a Gold laureate in the Best Managed Companies programme. The Best Managed Companies programme tests participants each year against a globally tested framework. It recognises private companies that translate a clear strategy, strong competences and commitment to the business into solid financial results.

From May 17th 2024, the use of Certified Pick Up (CPu) is extended to all other terminals in Antwerp that handle containers included Zuidnatie. The digital process is replacing the existing process with pin codes. Certified Pick up (CPu), is already operational on the deepsea container terminals in Antwerp.

A few years ago, Zuidnatie bought crane 12, a hybrid crane that can run on both diesel and electricity. As the infrastructure did not yet allow it, crane 12 was used on diesel for the time being. From now on, we are changing that!

As of January 2024, Zuidnatie is in possession of the IFS certification.

Zuidnatie was awarded Port/Terminal Operator of the Year during the Heavy Lift Awards in London on the 25th of October.

A pilot project started yesterday at Zuidnatie’s terminal in which shore power was connected to the ocean-going vessel ‘UAL Osprey’ by means of a Zenobē battery. This makes Zuidnatie the first terminal in Belgium to test shore power in this way on a seagoing vessel.

We are very excited to announce that we are now member of the International Metal Platform!

Zuidnatie has again been nominated for the Heavy Lift Awards 2023 in the category ‘Port/Terminal Operator of the Year’. Zuidnatie is the only Belgian port company nominated for the title.

Zuidnatie has ordered their newest hybrid crane from reliable partner Konecranes. In this way Zuidnatie continues to build more capacity while lowering emissions and improving energy efficiency.

Zuidnatie won two recognitions, namely the Gold label of the Best Managed Company program, as well as TransportMedia’s ‘Employer of the Year’ award.

Zuidnatie will switch to fully electric company cars from April 2023. The switch is in collaboration with partner Volvo De Keulenaer (Beveren) and the model chosen is the Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Black.

As from January 2023, Zuidnatie has extended the partnership with Antwerp Slitter, Branch of Knauf Ceiling Solutions.

Zuidnatie has been nominated for the Heavy Lift Awards in the category ‘Port/Terminal Operator of the Year’.

On Tuesday 21st of June 2022, Zuidnatie celebrated a special anniversary. After two years of waiting, the company was finally able to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Zuidnatie has retained the Best Managed Companies label for the third time in a row. As only cargo handler in the Port of Antwerp, Zuidnatie is very proud to win this title again.

As from January 2022, Zuidnatie is happy to welcome Caribbean Line & Soreidom as new partner.

Deputy Prime Minister Georges Gilkinet visits freight handler Zuidnatie as a part of the VOKA Summer Internship.

As from September 2021, Zuidnatie proudly welcomes Empros Lines as a new partner for handling all their cargoes in the Port of Antwerp.

Zuidnatie requalifies as “Best Managed Company 2021” for its clear strategy, extensive expertise, commitment, and financial performance.

The “other side” of the Port of Antwerp: breakbulk is more exciting than containers.

With the Oosterweel works on the horizon, road transport will not be the ideal solution in the coming years. Construction company Knauf looked for and found a solution at freight handler Zuidnatie.

Zuidnatie has been recognized by an independent jury as a Best Managed Company 2020 for its clear strategy, extensive expertise, commitment, and financial performance.