Rapid Access Throughout Europe

Road transport forms a vital element of many business operations and Flanders ensures that its network meets business needs. A planned and efficient road and freeway infrastructure enables businesses to make the most of the region's central location within the European market:

• Belgium's transport infrastructure features one of the highest density road networks in the world;
• The country's road congestion index is not as high as that of many neighboring countries;
• Flemish freeways are precisely that - there are no tolls;
• The freeway system in Flanders connects directly with those of France, The Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg, as well as by ferry or Channel Tunnel with the UK;
• Logistics operations are able to move goods from Flanders to most major European markets by road within 24 hours;
• Multi-modal solutions involving inland waterways, rail and road are available.

Distance no object

Companies in Flanders enjoy rapid and efficient transport to and from markets and suppliers in other parts of Europe. For example, Amsterdam is just 155 miles (248 km) away, London 200 (320), Paris 210 (336) and Frankfurt 215 (344). In Flanders the ports, rail depots and airports are well sited for quick access to freeways, while industry and technology zones have been located with accessibility in mind.

Regular services

In Belgium there are more than 9,000 trucking companies, with some 70% of these based in Flanders. The total freight capacity of the country's 125,000 freight vehicles is around 1.75 million tons. A number of trucking companies run regular services to and from a wide range of European centers.