Five transport modes offer efficient connections between the port and the European foreland and hinterland:

Road transport

From Antwerp there are direct motorway connections to all the surrounding countries. Thanks to its inland location and the excellent connections, Antwerp is closer to the large centres of production and consumption than any other port.

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Barge transport

The Scheldt-Rhine connection and the Albert canal provide access to the hinterland. Numerous inland barge terminals in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany offer very regular departures to and from Antwerp.

Barge transport has developed a great deal in the past few decades, and is now able to compete with road haulage even over short distances.

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Rail transport

All terminals in the port are connected with the European railway network. With a total of 1000 km railways and free capacity this modus will be the most important growth sectors for the future of rail transport, with heavy investments being made in equipment, rail infrastructure and terminals.

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The port has more than 300 km of pipeline, making it the most important central hub within the European pipeline network.

When it comes to shortsea and feeder connections, Antwerp aims to be a full-service partner. The port is constantly expanding its network of connections.

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