Forth Ports and Zeebrugge sign strategic MoU

Initially focussing on enhancing container cargo at the Port of Zeebrugge and London Container Terminal (LCT) in Forth’s Port of Tilbury, the MoU will explore mutual opportunities to develop current trade links and attract new volumes.

Both ports have complementary assets in terms of current trade arrangements and geographical positioning.  LCT at Tilbury currently holds a unique geographical position as London’s key port, while Zeebrugge has a deep-water location near the seagoing trade lanes.

Deep-sea Far East trade largely dominates container volumes at the Belgium port, which also has a significant South America cargo base demand; LCT has a particularly strong position on the South America trades but is seen as an excellent gateway for Far East cargo for the London consumer markets.