The port authorities of the Port of Hirtshals and the Port of Zeebrugge have signed a Memorandum of understanding aiming to enhance the relationship between the two ports as well as to develop new business opportunities.
Since 2016, the ports of Hirtshals and Zeebrugge are connec[ds_preview]ted by a direct cargo service operated by CLdN. One year later, the service has proven its business potential on both sides. The direct connection to the port of Hirtshals was an important addition to the Zeebrugge shortsea offer. It has strengthened Zeebrugge’s role as a Scandinavia hub, with in total 16 services to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden and connected Zeebrugge to other destinations in Scandinavia.
The business community on the Danish mainland and in Norway was provided with transport solutions to Central Europe. Also, Zeebrugge’s high frequency of sailings on UK-destinations allowed for a cost-efficient transport solution for loads between Hirtshals and the UK.
The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding is the formalisation of the cooperation between both ports in the areas of route development and the raise of market awareness of the hub function of both ports.
Joachim Coens, CEO Port of Zeebrugge: »The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding is a great development in the business relationship we have with the port of Hirtshals. By strengthening the ties, we can enhance the cargo flows between our ports and increase the traffic between them.«
