Fast Lines Belgium

Join us at the Intermodal Marketplace in Bruges next Tuesday, 5 November, from 11:00 to 20:00 at the BMCC (Beurs-, Meeting- en Congrescentrum Brugge). Visit Fast Lines Belgium, our team will be on hand to answer all your questions about multimodal transport solutions to, from, and across the continent. Tired of traffic jams? At Fast Lines Belgium, we believe in smart transport solutions. Our philosophy: “When possible, choose waterways over motorways.” Current transport systems rely heavily on land-based options, but we know there’s untapped capacity on rivers and seas. Strong partnerships, smart transport. At Fast Lines, we’re dedicated to building partnerships that lead to better transport solutions. In 2015, our customer wienerberger was awarded the Shortsea Shipping Award for shifting cargo to breakbulk shortsea shipping, we are shipping the bricks on pallets to this day. Architects of efficient transport. Let us analyze your supply chain to find the best multimodal solution—by water, road, rail, air, or an optimal combination. Our experienced transport architects, backed by strong partners, deliver a “sofa-style service.” You sit back and relax, and we handle every detail of your logistics. Not able to come next week? For more information, visit www.fast-lines.com, or call +32 3 213 52 70. #multimodal #intermodalmarketplace #portofantwerpbruges #fastlines #sofastyleservice #shortsea #shipping #rail #barge #truck

Happy ☀️ Monday

Another week of #breakbulkfun ❗ In 2024, the Port of Szczecin and Świnoujście has maintained stable throughput with exceptional growth in timber handling.🌲 The robust performance of Fast Terminals plays a vital role in supporting this rapid growth, ensuring efficiency and strengthening the port’s impact in the region. As we look ahead, Szczecin continues to build on its strategic importance for Poland, with Fast Terminals positioned to handle all types of breakbulk volumes, further reinforcing #PortSzczecinŚwinoujście as a key logistics hub in Europe. For all your questions contact: Piotr Maj +48 91 430 85 98 #PortSzczecin #SupplyChain #FastTerminals #SofaStyleService #FastBulkTerminal #breakbulk #bulk Picture @fastterminals_szczecin

Every young person deserves a chance❗️ To seize opportunities, young people must first be given opportunities. TAJO vzw ignites young people 🫶 Through interactive Saturday workshops, Tajo introduces young people aged 10 to 14 to a wide range of professions and the skills and talents that go with them. Experienced guest teachers give these workshops in an enthusiastic and experiential way. In this way, young people can experience for themselves which trades appeal to them and are encouraged to study in a direction that will take them further, at school and in life. Tajo is there for everyone, but with priority for those who need it most. Yesterday the maritime community danced the night away at 'A La Marine Nation', the biggest maritime dance festival in Antwerp. All proceeds from A La Marine Nation go to Tajo. #aLaMarine #dancefestival #tajo #Antwerp

⚓ Energized by the next generation of supply chain leaders ⚓ Thank you Inge Heirbaut for inviting Fast Lines Belgium as guest lecturer at Karel de Grote-Hogeschool. As part of their Maritime and Port Logistics course I shared my 30+ years of expertise in shortsea shipping and breakbulk 😁 with the International Business Management - Global Supply Chain students. 💡 Key takeaways on Shortsea Shipping: ✅ Congestion relief: by bypassing heavily congested road networks, shortsea shipping helps reduce traffic and delivery delays. ✅ Shortsea routes can significantly lower carbon emissions, helping companies meet sustainability goals. ✅ Flexibility: sea river shipping is perfect for transporting non-standard or heavy loads that can’t be containerized. It was great to discuss how this often-overlooked mode of transport plays a critical role in the global supply chain. Thank you for the energy, curiosity, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm KdG. See you all on Thursday October 24 at the 'A La Marine Nation' so we can 💃🏻 to the beats of Dimitri Wouters, Omdat het kan & Average rob, The Dirty Daddies, DJ Wout and Dj Hans. #SupplyChain #shortsea #smartlogistics #boldlyBEyond #GuestLecture #KdG #FastLinesBelgium

Amazing picture of Fast (Breakbulk) Terminals. Proud of Fast Team handling record tonnages. #smartlogistics #fastterminals #sofastyleservice #stevedoring #agencies #PortofSzczecin #pioneer #FastLinesBelgium

🚢 Alfaport Voka industry insights ⚓ The Port of Antwerp-Bruges community came together at the beautiful Horta building for an inspiring session to tackle some of the major challenges in our industry—customs, security, digitization, regulatory compliance and permit policies. Key takeaway: Despite the crucial role shipping plays in the global supply chain, our industry often remains hidden, making it hard to attract top talent. That's why companies go the extra mile—literally! From flying potential candidates around in helicopters to offering skydiving experiences, our industry is doing everything it can to showcase how exciting logistics truly is❗🪂🚁 That's why we are thrilled that the new program on VTM2 shines a well-deserved spotlight on our fascinating port sector. ⬇️ Now is your chance! Drop a comment and let us know how you would promote our fascinating industry ⬇️ #PortOfAntwerpBruges #SmartLogistics #SupplyChain #TalentAttraction #ExcitingCareers #VTM #InnovationInLogistics

Another week of shipping fun ⚓ We had the pleasure of being invited by ASV - Antwerp Shipping Federation to Mercy Ships' fundraising gala dinner and were spoiled to have Danielle De Paepe, Els van Doesburg and Veerle Baert ° Moortgat as table hosts. Mercy Ships transforms lives. Since over 50% of the world’s population lives near a coast, the Africa and Global Mercy bring personalized, state-of-the-art medical care to coastal communities in need. Did you know ❓ Antwerp will host the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2025, highlighting Belgium’s central role in European shipping and its commitment to pioneering maritime innovation. Meanwhile, Fast's shortsea ships keep sailing and Fast Terminals keeps performing and our team is counting down to the epic maritime dance festival 'A La Marine Nation' on 24 October 💃🏻 #smart #logistics #shippingfun #MercyShips #aLaMarineNation #GlobalMaritimeForum #BoldlyBEyond

Thank you Flows for putting the spotlight on shortsea shipping ⚓ 🚛 🛣️ Our highways are packed, but there's still plenty of space on the waterways! 🌊🚢 Shortsea shipping is the smart alternative to congested road transport. While trucks get stuck in traffic and face increasingly stricter regulations, sea-river vessels offer an efficient route via both sea and river. Whether it's full loads or high and heavy project cargoes, with shortsea we pick up and deliver cargo deep into the hinterland. Resulting in fewer traffic jams, lower CO2 emissions, and more flexibility. This way, trucks can also be used efficiently for the first and last miles! Discover how Fast Lines Belgium eases road congestion and shapes the future of sustainable transport! 🌍 #shortsea #shipping #Breakbulk #BuildingProducts #SmartLogistics #SofaStyleService #ThankYouSeafarers #BoldlyBeyond

🚢 Shipspotters in the Picture! 📸 While part of the FAST team was busy at the AntwerpXL Breakbulk Fair, our ships kept sailing, because our #SofaStyleService nevers stops! 🌍 Big shoutout to ship enthusiasts Katrien Hennin and Rudi Dormolen for keeping the action alive on camera! 👏 Katrien, Head of Marketing and Communication at CMB.TECH, shares her journey and passion for shipping in the Stronger Together podcast episode 🎙️- link in comments below - don't miss it! Rudi also stopped by to visit Fast Lines Belgium at the AntwerpXL sharing memories about his career as Dockmaster at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Thanks to everyone who keeps the FAST spirit going, both on land and at sea! 🚢 #AntwerpXL #Shipspotters #TransportArchitects #StrongerTogether #ShippingCommunity #cmbtech #breakbulk #ShortSea