Getting freight moving more efficiently

Routescanner’s Direct Connections platform gives an overview of all available connections to Port of Antwerp-Bruges, including transit times, distances, mode, CO2 emissions and service providers.

“Shippers and freight forwarders using the platform will also see options they might not initially have thought of themselves,” said Greet Van Wesemael, mobility manager at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

”For hinterland transport, all transport modes are shown and can be compared at a glance. This should give a push to the modal shift towards more sustainable transport such as railway transport and inland navigation.”

Better connectivity

Routescanner’s Direct Connections plug-in will replace the connectivity platforms on the Port of Antwerp-Bruges website and will primarily show options via Antwerp and Zeebrugge. 

The platform is actively and continuously fed information on transport services in the foreland and hinterland and also enables the shipper or freight forwarder to immediately request a quote from the service provider.

Routescanner already has more than 10,000 users worldwide, including nearly 200 inland navigation and railway operators, short sea and deep sea shipping companies and over 4,500 terminals.

“I believe that working together to provide global insight into container transport routes contributes to the transparency, sustainability and efficiency of the logistics sector,” said Chantal Gouka, managing director of Routescanner.

”Direct Connections will make the network to and from Antwerp and Zeebrugge transparent and will also simplify planning and orientation for its clients.”