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Inland Barge Transport across Europe's waterways

Q: How frequently do barges operate?

We operate daily barge connections between Antwerp and our inland terminal network.

Q: Can reefer containers be handled at inland terminals?

Yes. Reefer containers can remain connected to power at our terminal in Wielsbeke while awaiting onward transport.

Q: How does the Inland Container Yard (ICY) concept benefit import cargo?

The ICY concept allows containers to move from the seaport to an inland terminal, where customs clearance, storage and final delivery can be organised closer to the consignee.

Q: Can customs formalities be completed at the inland terminal?

Yes. Depending on the customs procedure, clearance can be completed after the container arrives at the inland terminal. We also offer bonded warehouse facilities, where cargo remains under customs control and VAT and duties only need to be paid when the cargo leaves the warehouse. Need support with customs declarations and shipment documentation? Learn more about our Freight Forwarding services.

Q: How are delays on inland waterways managed?

Our operational teams continuously monitor schedules and coordinate alternative arrangements when required. For multimodal planning and shipment visibility, learn more about our Control Tower services.

Q: Which cargo flows benefit most from barge transport?

Barge transport is particularly suitable for recurring container flows between Antwerp and inland destinations. For combined barge, rail and road transport, see our Intermodal Transportation services.

Q: Do you handle cargo other than containers?

Yes. Selected terminals also handle trailers, machinery and other wheeled cargo through RoRo facilities. For oversized and heavy cargo movements, explore our Project Logistics services.

Inland waterway connections between Flanders and inland Europe

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Daily inland connections

Barge links between Antwerp and inland terminals

Less port trucking

Reduce road kilometres around busy port areas

Closer to destination

Move containers inland before final delivery

Container flow support

Ideal for recurring import and export volumes

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Inland waterway transport throughout Flanders

Barge transport forms a core part of Gosselin's inland logistics network. Through daily inland waterway connections between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and our inland terminals, containers can move directly from the seaport to locations closer to their destination before onward distribution.

This approach reduces dependency on road transport around busy port areas and creates additional flexibility for import and export flows moving across Belgium and neighbouring European markets.

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Moving containers beyond the seaport

After discharge at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, containers are transferred onto barges for transport to one of Gosselin's inland terminals in Deurne, Genk-Zuid or Wielsbeke. These terminals function as inland extensions of the seaport through the Inland Container Yard (ICY) concept. Containers can be moved out of the port environment shortly after arrival and handled closer to customers, production facilities or distribution centres.

By shifting container handling inland, cargo owners gain greater flexibility in planning storage, customs clearance, distribution and onward transport while reducing truck movements in and around the port.

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Inland terminals supporting cargo flows

Each terminal plays a specific role within the network. Because containers arrive closer to their destination, final delivery can often be organised with greater scheduling flexibility and shorter road transport legs, helping reduce CO2 emissions.

Deurne

Deurne provides direct inland access for cargo serving the Antwerp region and surrounding industrial zones.

Genk-Zuid

Genk-Zuid connects the Port of Antwerp-Bruges with Limburg and cross-border markets in Eastern Europe.

Wielsbeke

Wielsbeke supports container flows into West-Flanders and Northern France by offering direct access to customers throughout the region.

Additional terminal capabilities

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Cold supply chain

At our terminal in Wielsbeke, reefer containers can remain connected to power while awaiting onward transport, helping maintain temperature-controlled conditions throughout the inland logistics process.

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From 82 truck journeys to 5 barge shipments

Can inland navigation replace road transport for recurring logistics flows? A project between Antwerp’s Left Bank and Deurne shows how it can. Faced with increasing transport volumes and limited truck capacity, Gosselin shifted nearly 1,000 moving crates from road to water, consolidating the flow into just five barge shipments. The result was a more scalable transport model that reduced pressure on Antwerp’s busy road network while making better use of the region’s inland waterway infrastructure.

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Connected to warehousing and distribution

Once containers arrive at an inland terminal, cargo can continue directly to its destination or move into storage and distribution operations within the Gosselin network.

For customers requiring inventory storage, order fulfilment or regional distribution after arrival, our Warehousing & Distribution provide access to bonded and non-bonded warehouse capacity across Belgium.

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Frequently asked questions

How frequently do barges operate?

Can reefer containers be handled at inland terminals?

How does the Inland Container Yard (ICY) concept benefit import cargo?

Can customs formalities be completed at the inland terminal?

How are delays on inland waterways managed?

Which cargo flows benefit most from barge transport?

Do you handle cargo other than containers?

Whether you require regular container flows between Antwerp and inland Europe or support for specific import and export movements, our teams can help design the most suitable inland routing through our terminal network.