Why should businesses come to Flanders for their logistics operations? Cushman & Wakefi eld’s 2006 European Distribution Report gives a clear answer: Flanders is the European number one location for logistics operations and will hold this position for the years to come. In this brochure we will introduce you to a sample of the European Distribution Centers, port operators, stevedoring companies, major shippers and other logistics players that have established their activities here. The reasons why companies opted for Flanders are as diverse as the companies themselves. Some praise Flanders for its world-leading ports, some for its solid know-how, and others for the vision it has developed on the future of logistics. We give them a chance to explain why they came here and how they managed to achieve sustainable, profi table growth in Flanders. In this way, you can hear about Flanders’ logistics strengths from the business side. If you have any questions, want to know more or would like to get in touch with one of the companies featured here, please do not hesitate to contact us. Flanders Investment & Trade is always glad to help.

1. The LogisticsIndustry in Flanders 10 reasonswhy Flanders is in poleposition

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3. “Flanders is the N° 2 EuropeanRegion of the Future 2008/2009”Financial Times, fDi magazine The logisticsindustry in Flanders 10 reasonswhy Flanders is in poleposition “Flanders is Europe’s N° 1 Logisticslocation.”European Distribution Report 2006, Cushman & Wakefield “Rentalsforlogisticspace in Flanders are among the lowest in Europe”Recent Europeansurveyconductedbylogisticrealestate broker, Eurinpro

4. Advantage 1: “Whatmatters most is speed. Flanders is anideallocation in thatregard.”Hugo Van Herck, General Manager, NYK LogisticsBelgium Located in the heart of Europe “A centrallocation is a key performance indicator for a region. In Flanders we are in the middle of the Europeanmarketforourproducts.”Wouter De Geest, Managing Director, BASF Antwerp “We are right at the center of Europeanspending power, withexcellent connections to all clients in the EMEA region. This is the best location in Europe.”Luc Hooybergs, General Manager, Nike ELC Laakdal

5. Advantage 1:Located in the heart of Europe Over 60% of Europeanpurchasing power is situatedwithin a tight radius of 500 km around Flanders. Flanders is centrally located in the areathatcomprisesthoseregionsfromwhich a largeportion of Europecanbesupplied at favorable transport costs and withinfeasibledeliverytimes (24h/48h).

6. Advantage 2: “The continuousgrowth of Bridgestone Europe shows that we made the right decisionwhen we picked the Port of Zeebrugge.”Yves Kerstens, Vice-President, Logistics & SupplyChain Management, Bridgestone Europe World-leadingseaports “The expertise that is availablehere is obviousfromthe creativewaysproblems are solved in the Port of Antwerp.”Roger Roels, director, DP World

7. Advantage 2:World-leadingseaports Port of AntwerpLargestpetrochemical center in Europe Port of Zeebruggelargest port in the worldfor the shipment of newcars Port of Ostendmajor shortseahubforRo-Rotraffic to the United Kingdom Port of Ghentlargestcitrus fruit juice port in Europe and the secondlargestworldwide

8. Advantage 3: “Brussels Airport is notyetsaturated and offers excellent accessto ourdestinations via the Flemishroadnetwork.”Jan Deltour, Managing Director, DHL ExelSupplyChainBelgium Efficientairports “Rentalprices in the vicinity of airportsin Flanders are among the lowest in Europe.”Recent Europeansurveyconductedbyrealestate consultant, King Sturge

9. Advantage 3:Efficientairports Brussels Airport: one of Europe’s major cargo airports 16 kilometers from Brussels Handled close on 700,000 tonnes of goods in 2008 Airportlogistics zone: 109 ha and 31 pier spacesforplanes Over 170 cargo companies Excellent connectionsbyroad and rail Ostend-Bruges International Airport: uniqueopportunitiesforair-sea and sea-air transport Close to the French, Dutch and English borders Next to the Port of Ostend and close to the Port of Zeebrugge Handled 83,000 tonnes of goods in 2008 Specializes in outsized cargo, perishables and livestock Fastturnaroundtimes

10. Advantage 4: High-density transport network “The existinginfrastructurefrom the gateways to the hinterland is one of the mainadvantagesof Flanders.”François Lacombe, National Manager, Kuehne + Nagel Belgium “The Flemishgovernmentcontinues to upgrade itsinfrastructureto beable to handle the enormous transport flows and we are reaping the fruits of this in the logistics sector.”Dirk Lannoo, Vice-President, Katoen Natie Group

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17. A storagecapacity of 8,000 containers

18. Handles 200,000 containers annualy

20. Advantage6:Sustainablegrowthforstrategic industries Chemicals: BASF’ssecodnlargestproduction platform is located in the Port of Antwerp

21. Advantage6:Sustainablegrowthforstrategic industries Life Sciences: Sentipharm AG, a Schering-Ploughcompany, has been distributingproductsaround the worldfromits base in Flanders for 40 years.

22. Advantage6:Sustainablegrowthforstrategic industries Food: Antwerp is the secondlargest transit port for the distribution of Chiquitabananas to the Europeanmarket.

23. Advantage6:Sustainablegrowthforstrategic industries Automotive: Mazda has locateditsEuropeancarparts distribution center in Flanders.

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37. 0% registrationdutiesonsocialsecuritycontributions

38. Application of parent-subsidiarydirectiveexpanded to treatycountries

39. Appreciatedpolicywith respect to double taxationtreaties

40. Upgrading od ruling practices

42. Advantage10:Flanders Investment & Trade: support at the start and the expansion of youroperations Identification of optimallocation Knowledge and contact center Subsidies and support measures Legal requirementsclarified

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