Cork’s new Brexit-busting Ro-Ro freight link with Zeebrugge will be the focus of discussion at a special webinar on Thursday 26 November.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the Port of Cork facilitated CLdN’s establishing a new direct shipping route from Cork to the Belgian port — bringing Europe closer and bringing SMEs within 550km of 60% of the EU’s purchasing power.
Gaining direct access to mainland Europe is increasingly important for businesses, as concerns grow over potential delays for companies sending products via the UK landbridge as Britain leaves the Single Market.
As Irish businesses re-evaluate their supply chains, finding business partnerships and sourcing products in these new markets may be daunting.
But support agencies such as Flanders Investment and Trade and the Enterprise Europe Network can assist with this process.
Flanders is also an ideal investment location for companies looking to get a foothold in Europe and reach clients in Belgium, its neighbouring countries and the European hinterland.
Book now to join the discussion to learn more about the new direct connections between Cork and Zeebrugge, and how this can be a first step for your business in bringing Europe closer. Speakers include:
- Ambassador Pierre-Emmanuel De Bauw, Belgian Ambassador to Ireland
- Conor Mowlds, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Cork
- Lieve Duprez, Chief Officer Shortsea, Port of Zeebrugge
- Jacques Vanhoucke, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Flanders Investment and Trade
This event is being hosted by Cork Chamber and the Enterprise Europe Network in association with the Port of Cork, Belgian Embassy, Flanders Investment and Trade & Port of Zeebrugge.
