Rail transport is ideal for breakbulk, conventional cargo and project cargo because it is safe, reliable, regular, resilient and sustainable.
With most companies having a rail connection, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges are at a major advantage. This session will be highlighting the rail transport of breakbulk cargo in wagons from the hinterland and the loading of cargo from wagons into containers, to then export (and vice versa).
- Key advantages – Barge and rail transport being optimal transport mode for breakbulk, conventional cargo and project cargo
- Barge transport of project cargo between Germany and Port of Antwerp-Bruges. New investments to breakbulk terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
- Rail transport of breakbulk cargo from/to Austria in wagons and loading of cargo from wagons into containers in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
- Example of collaboration and digital communication between the operator and customers
- Major bottlenecks and new opportunities for the future