Bertschi Group, a provider of intermodal chemical logistics, recently commenced operations at its newly completed Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT) in Belgium.
Strategically located in Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster, the terminal will focus on the storage of Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG products in tank containers and trimodal services by rail, barge, and truck. Located across from Bertschi’s Antwerp subsidiary and next to their established plastics hub, the terminal bolsters the group’s service offerings in one of the world’s most critical logistics hubs.
“We’re thrilled to expand our logistics capabilities here in Antwerp,” Bertschi Group CEO Jan Arnet said in a news release. “This terminal brings us closer to our customers, with specialized solutions for storage, import, export, and intermodal distribution of liquid DG chemicals backed by cutting-edge safety and technology.
“We look forward to further growth at AZT and continuing our commitment to innovation in the industry.”
Built over 645,835 sq. ft., the AZT terminal is designed for high-capacity chemical logistics, with dedicated space for the product storage of over 2,500 20-ft.-equivalent units (TEUs) in containers, including 1,290 TEUs specifically allocated for DG products in tank containers. Equipped with advanced safety features like fire-resistant zones, redundant fire pumps, and a remotely operated gantry crane, the terminal promotes secure and efficient operations. Combined with the company’s facility in Rotterdam and hubs in Jurong Island, Singapore and Zhangjiagang, China, Bertschi is equipped to manage the increasing global import/export trade of chemical products.
This state-of-the-art facility is an important milestone in Bertschi’s strategy to support sustainable and secure global chemical supply chains. With four rail sidings of 650 meters (2,133 ft.), AZT is designed to accommodate full trains, enhancing intermodal options for customers and contributing to a seamless flow of goods from overseas origins to end destinations between storage, barge, rail, and truck.