Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal has announced significant investments in maintenance, sustainability, and new storage capacity as part of its long-term strategy to reinforce and future-proof the Antwerp chemical cluster.
At a time when many companies are directing capital outside Belgium, the terminal is intentionally strengthening its presence in Antwerp. Its deep local roots—spanning more than four centuries—remain central to its identity and future ambitions.
Despite mounting pressures on energy-intensive industries, the company maintains strong confidence in Antwerp’s enduring role as a global chemical hub. The sector is vital to pharmaceuticals, food production, biotechnology, and to enabling more sustainable solutions in construction, agriculture, and mobility.
With 250 tanks and 500,000 m³ of storage capacity, Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal has become a major player in the port. Ongoing investment in advanced automation has significantly enhanced operational safety, efficiency, and reliability—benefits strongly supported by both customers and employees.
The terminal allocates €4 million annually to maintenance, alongside €8 million in targeted sustainability upgrades, ensuring its infrastructure remains robust, compliant, and prepared for future generations.
Looking ahead, the company will begin construction of a new tank pit in 2026, representing a €40 million investment and adding 18 state-of-the-art tanks with an additional 36,000 m³ of capacity. Between 2027 and 2030, a further 120,000 m³ will be developed. In total, Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal plans to invest more than €200 million in new capacity and sustainable growth by 2030.
As the world’s second-largest chemical cluster—trailing only Houston—Antwerp remains a powerhouse of European industry. The terminal firmly believes the future of chemistry lies in Antwerp and is advancing that vision through long-term, strategic investment.
The company’s shareholder, NOORD NATIE, brings nearly five centuries of expertise in waterborne logistics. Its legacy of resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement continues to set the standard for responsible growth. Its nomination as a finalist for the EY Onderneming van het Jaar® 2025 award reflects this longstanding commitment to excellence—values that Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal proudly upholds.
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