Original news was published on 10 March, 2017

Authorities at the port of Ghent in Belgium have announced the launch of a breakbulk service from the port to Guinea in West Africa.

The new service was driven by collaboration between Belgian transport firm and the French African Maritime Agencies Guinea. The semi-shipping service will operate a direct connection between the port of Ghent and Kamsar every four to five weeks.

The new service will carry general cargo, project cargo and containers via specialized multipurpose vessels. Vessels will be equipped with their own heavy-lift cranes with capacities of 60 to 160 tons.

“Ghent Port Co. is delighted with this new line for breakbulk. The loading dock of Stukwerkers in Ghent Grootdok will be the main loading point, but other ports can also be approached route on request,” a spokesperson for Ghent Port said.

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