APZI
'Association Port of Zeebrugge Interests’ is the association representing the private sector in the Port of Zeebrugge. Founded in 1973, it is organized as a non-profit association. APZI fulfills a dual mission within the port community: representing the interests of the Zeebrugge private sector and promoting the port in general.
Approximately 160 Zeebrugge port companies are affiliated with APZI, including: stevedores, shipping companies and agents, freight forwarders, transport companies (road, rail, and inland waterways), and companies engaged in port-related activities (trade, industry, services).
APZI acts as the representative and spokesperson of the Zeebrugge private port sector.
APZI
'Association Port of Zeebrugge Interests’ is the association representing the private sector in the Port of Zeebrugge. Founded in 1973, it is organized as a non-profit association. APZI fulfills a dual mission within the port community: representing the interests of the Zeebrugge private sector and promoting the port in general.
Approximately 160 Zeebrugge port companies are affiliated with APZI, including: stevedores, shipping companies and agents, freight forwarders, transport companies (road, rail, and inland waterways), and companies engaged in port-related activities (trade, industry, services).
APZI acts as the representative and spokesperson of the Zeebrugge private port sector.
Celebrating 50 Years
A new milestone in the Apzi – Voka West Flanders alliance as we transitioned to a single, integrated membership.
within the ‘Apzi – Voka West Flanders’ alliance.
Founding of APZI
Celebrating 50 Years
A new milestone in the Apzi – Voka West Flanders alliance as we transitioned to a single, integrated membership.
within the ‘Apzi – Voka West Flanders’ alliance.
Founding of APZI
Structure
APZI has the structure of an umbrella organization, ensuring the balance between and the importance of all the port sectors involved. The association is governed by a board of directors consisting of 18 members.
The Board is composed to guarantee representation of every stakeholder sector within the port. This is ensured through the individual professional organizations of cargo handlers, shipping companies and agents, freight forwarders, road and rail transport companies, and businesses engaged in port-related trade, services, and industry.
Within the Board of Directors, an Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the association. The composition of this committee also respects the necessary balance among different sectors.
Executive Committee & Board of Directors
Chairperson
Mr. Marc ADRIANSENS
Executive Commitee
Composition of APZI’s Executive Board:
Board of Directors
Composition of the APZI Board of Directors since the 2024 General Assembly:
Vice-Chairs
Ms. Carla DEBART
Mr. Paul HOORNAERT
Mr. Stefaan HOPPE
Representing Cargo Handlers
Ms. Carla DEBART
Ms. Nancy VAN OSSELAER
Executive Board Members
Mr. Peter GHEERAERT
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Representing Industrial & Commercial Enterprises
Mr. Xavier VANNESTE
Ms. Sylvie BECAUS
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Mr. Pascal PANNIER
Mr. Cedric BULCKE
Representing Rail Transport
Mr. Lieven GOETHALS
Representing Road Transporters
Mr. Peter GHEERAERT
Mr. Marc LANCKRIET
Representing Forwarders
Mr. Paul HOORNAERT
Mr. Bruce DOBBELAERE
Mr. Dirk STEEN
Representing Shipping Agents
Mr. Stefaan HOPPE
Mr. Olivier CROUSEL
Mr. Stijn DEVOLDER
Chairperson
Mr. Marc ADRIANSENS
Executive Commitee
Composition of APZI’s Executive Board:
Board of Directors
Composition of the APZI Board of Directors since the 2024 General Assembly:
Ondervoorzitters
Ms. Carla DEBART
De Heer Paul HOORNAERT
De Heer Stefaan HOPPE
Representing Cargo Handlers
Mevrouw Carla DEBART
Mevrouw Nancy VAN OSSELAER
Leden Dagelijks Bestuur
Mr. Peter GHEERAERT
De Heer Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Representing Industrial & Commercial Enterprises
De Heer Xavier VANNESTE
Ms. Sylvie BECAUS
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Mr. Pascal PANNIER
Mr. Cedric BULCKE
Voor de Spoorvervoer
Mr. Lieven GOETHALS
Voor de Wegvervoerders
Mr. Peter GHEERAERT
De Heer Marc LANCKRIET
Voor de Expediteurs
Mr. Paul HOORNAERT
Mr. Bruce DOBBELAERE
De Heer Dirk STEEN
Voor de Scheepsagenten
Mr. Stefaan HOPPE
Mr. Olivier CROUSEL
De Heer Stijn DEVOLDER