Where Has Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Expanded Its Operations?
Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Company NV, a member of the Mega Move Alliance (MMA), has expanded its presence in Belgium with two new operational facilities designed to enhance efficiency and service coverage.
The company officially opened its airport branch at ASF Brucargo, located in Building 714, 1830 Machelen, Belgium. This new site strengthens ASF’s capabilities in handling both general and specialized cargo, including dangerous goods and white-glove shipments.
| Facility | Type | Area (m²) | Special Features |
| ASF Brucargo | Airport warehouse | 3,250 | Includes 50 m² for dangerous goods and 50 m² for white-glove handling |
What Services Are Available at the New Kruibeke Location?
ASF also announced the launch of a second facility at Burchtstraat 87, 9150 Kruibeke, Belgium, offering a combination of warehousing and transportation services. The location features both covered and open bonded storage areas, ideal for general cargo, bulk materials, dangerous goods, steel products, RoRo, and project cargo, with additional reefer connections for temperature-sensitive shipments.
| Facility | Storage Type | Area (m²) | Capabilities |
| Kruibeke | Covered (bonded) | 8,000 | Suitable for general and bonded storage |
| Kruibeke | Open (bonded) | 30,000 | Ideal for large or heavy cargo, including project cargo |
The Kruibeke branch also expands ASF’s road transport fleet, which now includes container chassis, tautliners, and lowloaders, enabling the company to handle a diverse range of cargo types and transport configurations.
Why Is This Expansion Significant?
The dual-facility expansion demonstrates ASF’s ongoing commitment to supporting complex logistics operations in Belgium and across Europe. With new capabilities in airport handling, bonded storage, and road freight, ASF reinforces its position as a trusted logistics partner for both standard and oversized cargo movements.
Summary
The opening of ASF’s new branches in Machelen and Kruibeke marks a major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy, improving connectivity between air, sea, and land logistics while offering specialized solutions for a wide range of cargo.
