Belgium's Port of Zeebrugge and developer Ecorys have launched a new online tool that gives port users access to a complete offer of direct and indirect intermodal connections.
Zeebrugge is the fifth port in Europe to use Ecorys’ “Intermodal Links”, an independent online search engine for intermodal service providers for container, ferry and roro transport between more than 1,000 terminals in 50 countries. The planner determines optimal routes out of 16,000 terminal connections offered by 150 service providers (rail, inland waterway and short sea), including transport times and connection frequencies.
The port of Zeebrugge is a logistics platform where import and export cargo constantly crosses. To guarantee this flow of goods, connections are continuously being optimized. The intermodal planner will provide port clients with a complete overview of rail, inland waterway and short sea operators in Europe and hand them a selection of the best intermodal connections between two locations.