6 focal points (lobbying)
Portiz is an important interlocutor for the cross-border port company North Sea Port. We sit at the table of both local and regional authorities, including environmental services and environmental organisations. In addition, we do not limit ourselves to local and regional issues, but also participate in national and cross-border consultations, especially in Belgium.
We operate in a dynamic working environment characterised by a complex administrative structure. Various interests are at play, both nationally and internationally. In addition, the business climate is under pressure and companies face a growing number of challenges, such as the labour market, energy transition, environmental regulations and the licence to operate.
1. Sufficient skilled labour force
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Strengthening market-oriented technical education
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Sufficient housing international workers incl. labour migrants
Initiatives/partners:
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Bio Base Europe cooperative - coordination of regional company training courses
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Huis van de Techniek - promotion of incoming technology courses
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Rootzz - network organisation of young professionals and students
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Expat Center Zeeland - connects and guides internationals in Zeeland
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Portiz HRM network - HR managers of the larger companies/organisations in Zeeland are members of the Portiz-HRM network. This group of around 50 HR managers/directors meet three to four times a year to discuss strategic, topical issues.
2. Conditions for industrial energy transition
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Electrification of production processes
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Hydrogen backbone for industry and SMEs
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Deployment of circular economy regulations: exchange of residual products and raw materials
Initiatives/partners:
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Participation Vital Sloegebied & Kanaalzone - for innovative and sustainable business in the port
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Coordination meetings - Sustainable Port Portiz, North Sea Port, Zeeland Environmental Federation and Province of Zeeland
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Smart Delta Resources (SDR) - collaborative climate-neutral industry in 2050
3. Optimal infrastructure and hinterland connections
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Building multimodal infrastructure for industrial CCS, green electricity, hydrogen
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Direct rail connections for cargo and passengers with Antwerp and Ghent
4. Efficient regulation and licensing
- Strengthening capacity and quality of environmental services, DCMR and RUD Zeeland Addressing obstacles to nitrogen regulation
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No headlines on national or European (environmental) policy
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5. Optimal services in the port
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Improving the quality of services at North Sea Port
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Ensure optimal nautical accessibility of Zeeland ports, Westerschelde, Ghent Terneuzen Canal
Initiatives/partners:
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Association of Zeeland Cargadoors (VZC) - representing the interests of shipbrokers/ship agents in Zeeland
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Business Advisory Board (BAB) North Sea Port - cross-border consultation platform of port companies in Ghent and Zeeland
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Voka-VeGHO - representative of the port business community in Ghent
6. Safeguarding our License to Operate
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Transparency role and commitment of industry to sustainability
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Promoting political and social support for industrial activities in Zeeland's port areas
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For a visit please make an appointment in advance with the secretariat: +31 115 451456
Oostelijk bolwerk 9
4531GP Terneuzen