WASHINGTON: The Port of Zeebrugge is honored with the 2016 Automotive Global Award in the category “Terminals and Ports Operator”. The awardshow is annually organized by Automotive Purchasing and Supply Magazine and took place in London’s prestigious Claridges Hotel. This year was the fifth edition of the Automotive Global Awards.
The Terminals and Ports operator award honors the port for offering the highest standard in operational efficiency, combined with a strong sense for innovation and excellent customer service. For Zeebrugge, it is an aknowledgement for offering a top service in the complete chain of autologistics: from the moment the car carriers arrive in the port, until the moment the processed vehicles leave the port. In 2012, Port of Zeebrugge was already honored with the Terminals and Ports Operator award.
Zeebrugge is a global market leader in the handling of new vehicles. Eight vehicle terminals are currently operated by five terminal operators. There are six pre-delivery and inspection centres and there are 140,000 parking spaces. Last year’s record volume of 2.43 million units will probably be surpassed with nearly twenty percent, amounting up to an overturn of 2.8 million vehicles in 2016.
