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Over 660 journeys a day. That is the number of lorry journeys for incoming and outgoing goods and products – covering some 21,000 km, the majority of which are currently carried out by diesel lorries – that Volvo Car Gent generates every day on and around its site in the port area. To make these operations more sustainable, safer, but above all more efficient, the car manufacturer wants to test whether some of these journeys could be carried out autonomously in the future.

North Sea Port is taking an important step towards enabling the bunkering of LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia in Ghent, Terneuzen and Vlissingen. An independent risk analysis confirms that this can be done safely and efficiently, both truck-to-ship and ship-to-ship, and provides clarity on the conditions under which bunkering can be tested safely.

In the heart of North Sea Port, fertilizer producer Yara Sluiskil is working on an impressive vision for the future: creating a strategic European hub for fertilizer, ammonia, hydrogen, AdBlue, and CO₂ storage. The company is spearheading the world's first and largest cross-border Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project.

Volvo Car Gent celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since the first car rolled off the production line in 1965, the Ghent factory has grown to become an indispensable link in Volvo Cars' global production network. 

On October 15, Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature laid the foundation stone for the new WESP facilities at Yara Sluiskil. The two facilities, which will be operational in 2026 and 2027, will further reduce nitrogen emissions.

Jan De Nul, a partner in the Smart Delta Resources network, is building a new vessel that protects submarine cables and wind turbine foundations from damage. With this investment, the company is responding to the growing need for safe and reliable offshore energy networks.

Smart Delta Resources partner Ørsted is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farm. By investing in drone technology, innovative installation methods, and promoting biodiversity, Ørsted is making significant technological advancements in the offshore wind industry.

The Volvo Group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its truck factory in Ghent and, at the same time, taking the next step in sustainable transformation: the construction of a zero-emission mobility hub on and around the site. The 50th anniversary was celebrated at the Ghent site. The programme focused on craftsmanship, innovation and the sustainable future of mobility.

ArcelorMittal Belgium, a partner within the Smart Delta Resources network, aims to be climate neutral by 2050. With the Steelanol plant in Ghent, the company shows how CO (carbon monoxide) from industrial residual gases is converted into ethanol, a raw material for fuels and the chemical sector. A paragon of circular economy and industrial innovation.

An important step towards sustainable logistics: Smart Delta Resources partners DFDS and Volvo Trucks are shifting their container transport between Ghent and the port of Antwerp from daytime to night-time. This innovative collaboration not only increases the efficiency of the transport chain, but also underlines their clear commitment to sustainability.

At Volvo Car Gent in Ghent, Belgium's only remaining car manufacturer, preparations are in full swing for the brand-new production line of the fully electric Volvo EX30.

Coming soon in our video: the impact of local industry, featuring Steelanol as an inspiring example!