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.
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. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Executive Commitee
Composition of APZI’s Executive Board:
Board of Directors
Composition of the APZI Board of Directors since the 2026 General Assembly:
Representing Cargo Handlers
Ms. Carla DEBART - Cewez
Mr. Stijn RUBBENS - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Ms. Nancy VAN OSSELAER - CSP Zeebrugge Terminals
Representing Shipping Agents
Mr. Stefaan HOPPE - Hoppe Maritime Agency
Mr. Stijn DEVOLDER - Navonus
Mr. Ruben LAGAET - Finnlines
Representing Freight transportation (road/railway/inland navigation)
Mr. Lieven GOETHALS - Lineas (railway)
Mr. Marc LANCKRIET - ECS Corporate (road)
Mr. Patrick DEGRYSE - NHM (inland navigation)
Representing Forwarders
Mr. Bruce DOBBELAERE - Wetrex
Mr. Dirk STEEN - Cilogis
Mr. Bert ADRIANSENS - ICO Terminals
Representing Industrial & Commercial Enterprises
Mr. Xavier VANNESTE - Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE - Boluda Towage Belgium
Ms. Sylvie BECAUS - Zeebrugge Food Logistics
Mr. Cedric BULCKE - Belgian New Fruit Wharf
Mr. Pascal PANNIER - Van der Vlist Belgium
Chairperson
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
Executive Commitee
Composition of APZI’s Executive Board:
Board of Directors
Composition of the APZI Board of Directors since the 2026 General Assembly:
Representing Cargo Handlers
Ms. Carla DEBART
- Cewez
Mr. Stijn RUBBENS
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Ms. Nancy VAN OSSELAER
- CSP Zeebrugge Terminals
Representing Industrial & Commercial Enterprises
Mr. Xavier VANNESTE
- Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Mr. Geert VANDECAPPELLE
- Boluda Towage Belgium
Ms. Sylvie BECAUS
- Zeebrugge Food Logistics
Mr. Cedric BULCKE
- Belgian New Fruit Wharf
Mr. Pascal PANNIER
- Van der Vlist Belgium
Representing Freight transportation (road/railway/inland navigation)
Mr. Lieven GOETHALS
- Lineas (railway)
Mr. Marc LANCKRIET
- ECS Corporate (road)
Mr. Patrick DEGRYSE
- NHM (inland navigation)
Representing Forwarders
Mr. Bruce DOBBELAERE
- Wetrex
Mr. Dirk STEEN
- Cilogis
Mr. Bert ADRIANSENS
- ICO Terminals
Representing Shipping Agents
Mr. Stefaan HOPPE
- Hoppe Maritime Agency
Mr. Stijn DEVOLDER
- Navonus
Mr. Ruben LAGAET
- Finnlines