Pooled
innovation capacity
You will find yourself surrounded by like-minded companies that push each other’s growth. How? Think open innovation (through knowledge sharing), decreased costs (through group purchases) and increased circularity (through complementary processes).
Guided
eco-effectiveness
You are actively supported in your sustainability efforts. Blue Gate Antwerp guides you towards a climate neutral infrastructure, the park management minimises the ecological footprint of the entire site, and we help you to close your production chain inside and outside the park.
Smart logistics
and distribution
You get to perfectly align production and transport thanks to the unique location and layout of the site. Use the new loading and unloading dock for waterbound transport. You can easily reach the whole of Europe over land from your centrally located base next to Antwerp.
“For us, Blue Gate Antwerp is the ideal location for our new CityHub. It’s the ultimate starting point to organize the city distribution with our Cubicycles as well as the excellent operating base towards the metropolis Antwerp, the port and the wider surroundings. Additionally, the sustainable aspect was a determinant factor given our 2050 mission. Even there, we found in Blue Gate Antwerp the perfect partner.“
Danny Van Himste
Managing Director DHL Express BeLux
“We gladly support a leading project such as Blue Gate Antwerp. It is the ideal location for BlueChem, an incubator for sustainable chemistry where we help ground-breaking innovations to develop into successful businesses.”
Frank Beckx
Managing Director essenscia Vlaanderen and President of BlueChem plc
“For Antwerp University, Blue Gate Antwerp is the perfect location to elaborate the ecosystem of sustainable chemistry. Our BlueApp project constitutes the bridge between the industry and the university. At Blue Gate Antwerp, we collaborate with our partners on the valorisation of research in sustainable chemistry.”
Prof. Silvia Lenaerts
Vicerector Valorisation & Development Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology, DuEL – Antwerp University
“Blue Gate will be the new standard in terms of effective use of space that continues to get more scarce. Innovative logistic buildings, a minimal impact on the environment and a maximisation of social values such as pleasant workplaces, smart distribution and the considerate usage and reuse of materials will be at the core of this project.”
Jo De Wolf
Chief Executive Officer Montea
LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER
Invest in Blue Gate Antwerp
The total Blue Gate Antwerp project area covers 63 hectares. The site is to be developed as a “green lung” with businesses located in a smart way. Should your business be on the logistics site, on the periphery or in the core? We will be happy to explore the possibilities with you.
One lot consists of at least 5,000 m². Of course, it’s up to you whether you want to share a lot with another company or buy a bigger one. Good to know: the building code prescribes spacious unpaved areas on each plot. This code helps you to realise your ecological ambitions. At the same time, it ensures the green character of the entire site.
They are already into Blue Gate Antwerp!
DHL Express
DHL Express is the international express service of Deutsche Post DHL. The logistics company, which specialises in national and international express and parcel shipments, is investing in a sustainable last mile. The new location at Blue Gate Antwerp will supply the city centre of Antwerp exclusively with electric vehicles.
BlueChem
BlueChem is an incubator for sustainable chemistry. With support from the authorities, the industry and knowledge centres, BlueChem is offering 3,375 m² of workspace to innovative projects and start-ups. The incubator also supports companies that want to launch a product or scale up a service.
BlueApp
BlueApp is an open innovation platform of the University of Antwerp. The hub connects academics and industry. It will, for example, collaborate closely with the BlueChem start-ups. Sustainable chemistry again is at the centre of attention, but is approached from a multidisciplinary angle.
Montea
Montea is an expert in logistics real estate. It invests in and develops warehouses and distribution centres. The company designed its own sustainability and social responsibility quality label. Eco-efficient construction and property management are already part of Montea’s DNA.
How to jump on board
Your company belongs at Blue Gate Antwerp? Want to make sure not to miss the boat? That’s the spirit! Get in touch with us as soon as possible. Together, we will take a closer look at the benefits the lots and our support have to offer. Also included: straightforward answers to any questions you might have Call +32 477 25 06 43 or mail innovate@bluegateantwerp.eu.
