Zeebrugge port's overseas partnership

Photo: Port of Québec

The Belgian seaport and the Québec Port Authority (QPA) have signed an agreement aimed at developing commercial ties between them.

Specifically, the ports will jointly target issues related to the container traffic and finished vehicle logistics, as well as exchange best practices regarding sustainable port management and city-port relations.

"This agreement with the Port of Zeebrugge marks a new era for the Port of Québec and the start of a rewarding commercial collaboration, in particular in the booming field of containers. The similarities between the Port of Québec and the Port of Zeebrugge are conducive to forging a beneficial partnership," Mario Girard, President and CEO, QPA, said.

Joachim Coens, Chairman and CEO, the Zeebrugge port, added, "The port of Zeebrugge is pleased with the signing of the partnership agreement with the Port of Québec. The purpose of this agreement is to exchange expertise and experiences, as well as staff and experts in different fields. Another objective is to develop goods flows between Zeebrugge and Québec in the car, container and food sectors."