- The Antwerp terminal expanded storage by 41,000 m³ with 7 new tanks.
- Total storage capacity at the terminal is now 270,000 m³.
- The site focuses on base oils and chemicals.
- New loading infrastructure improves truck handling and turnaround.
Expansion Details
LBC Tank Terminals has increased its liquid bulk storage capacity in the Port of Antwerp by 41,000 m³. This expansion includes the addition of 7 new tanks, each ranging from 5,000 m³ to 6,000 m³, bringing the terminal's total storage capacity to 270,000 m³. The new capacity is now fully operational.
Focus and Capabilities
The terminal primarily stores base oils and chemicals, leveraging its location in the largest petrochemical cluster in Europe. In addition to storage, the facility offers liquid blending and filling solutions.
Infrastructure Upgrades
The site features a 528-meter quay, enabling the simultaneous handling of two seagoing vessels and three barges. Recent upgrades include new loading infrastructure and weigh bridges for trucks, significantly improving truck handling and turnaround times.
Global Context
LBC Tank Terminals Worldwide has a total storage capacity of nearly 3 million m³, serving multinational clients. The Antwerp expansion is part of the group's long-term global growth strategy.