Presentation of the 2019 annual report

Since February 2019 Port Oostende has become a Public Law Limited Company. The annual report gives you an overview of the most important events of the past year and explains our new strategy and future perspectives.

"As a city Oostende is inextricably linked to the sea and the port. The sea gives and takes and the world is changing rapidly. The port must therefore fulfil its role as a Safe Port, as an Innovative Port and as a Full Port." Charlotte Verkeyn, Chairman of Port Oostende

"Since my appointment as CEO - Managing Director in April 2018 I have had the opportunity to contribute to the many challenges and opportunities that Port Oostende offers. This annual report shows the achievements of Port Oostende in 2019. As a native of Oostende, I have a special passion for the port and the maritime industry. I see Port Oostende as an engine for employment in Oostende and Flanders. That is why the mission of Port Oostende was defined as follows: To create economic growth that entails sustainable employment". Dirk Declerck, CEO - Managing Director