About
us
What we stand for
Euro-Silo wants to meet the expectations of its customers, partners, shareholders and stakeholders by putting the following values first at the core of our day-to-day business activities and decision making.
Distribution center by excellence
For over 50 years, Euro-Silo has been and is your ideal partner in the port of Ghent for anything that has to do with the handling, distribution and storage of grain, oilseeds and derivatives. Thanks to continuous improvements and investment, Euro-Silo also acquired an international reputation as the distribution center by excellence in the heart of Europe.
But, storage, handling and distribution are not the only services Euro-Silo has to offer. Find out more about all our services which are carried out following the highest quality standards.
Handling more than
4.5 million tons a year
Incoming flow
Outgoing flow
Type of products
With more than 50 years of experience in the agribusiness, we are your partner for the storage, transport and distribution of grains, seeds and derivatives.
Our memberships
Voka|VeGHO
Imexgra
VIL
Unistock
Fegra
Ovocom
CEPG
Our terminals
Rodenhuizedok, Ghent
The Rodenhuizedok terminal is a crucial location for the Cargill and Alco Bio Fuel plant. With a direct connection through conveyors, we offer the most efficient and sustainable way in the production supply of their plants.
With their strategic location, more than 410.000 MT of storage capacity in flatstorage and vertical bins, the Rodenhuizedok offers the perfect gateway to handle and store a wide variety of dry bulk products.
| Draft | 12.5m (F.W.) |
| Unloading capacity | |
|---|---|
| Grab crane | 1,500 T/h |
| Mobile crane | 500 T/h |
| Railcar unloading pit | 600 T/h |
| Truck unloading pit | 500 T/h |
| Storage capacity | |
| Flatstore | 240,000 T |
| Vertical bins | 170,000 T |
| Loading capacity | |
| Barges | 3 x 700 T/h |
| Train | 325 T/h |
| Truck | 250 T/h |
Sifferdok, Ghent
The Sifferdok terminal is a highly automated facility. The terminal features advanced loading and unloading systems, all connected with conveyors and redlers that minimize manual labor and increase productivity. Next to the 110.000 MT of flat storage, the terminal also features 52 vertical bins of storage, allowing efficient use of space and minimizing the risk of product contamination.
| Draft | 12.5m (F.W.) |
| Unloading capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2 mobile Siwertell ship unloaders | 2 x 700 T/h |
| Railcar unloading pit | 600 T/h |
| Truck unloading pit | 300 T/h |
| Storage capacity | |
| Flatstore | 110,000 T |
| Vertical bins | 130,000 T |
| Loading capacity | |
| Barges | 2 x 700 T/h |
| Train | 325 T/h |
| Truck | 250 T/h |
Smeg, Ghent
The SMEG is a strategic logistic hub in the heart of North Sea Port Ghent, located at Scheepzatestraat 94. This large storage facility is used for long term storage of grains and seeds. With the elevated conveyor systems, the hall is connected to the Sifferdok quay.
| Draft | 11.3m (F.W.) |
| Unloading capacity | |
|---|---|
| 1 mobile crane | 1 x 300 T/h |
| Truck unloading pit | 250 T/h |
| Storage capacity | |
| Flatstore | 300,000 T |
| Loading capacity | |
| Barges | 1 x 250 T/h |
| Truck | 250 T/h |
Our history
Since 1968, Euro-Silo has established itself as a prominent provider of bulk storage and handling services in Belgium, with a rich history of success and growth.
Euro-Silo Sifferdok was founded
In 1968, Euro-Silo was founded through a partnership between Vanden Avenne Commodities and Cargill. Euro-Silo started at Sifferdok with 2 pneumatic unloaders and a silo storage capacity of 18.000 tons.
Sifferdok
Soon extra storage capacity was needed and another 7 vertical bins of 4.000 tons were built.
Sifferdok
Phase 3 of the expansion started with another 10 bins of 4.000 mt each.
Rodenhuizedok
The Rodenhuizedok terminal was built, known at that time as Ghent Grain Terminal.
Sifferdok
Euro-Silo raised the first flatstore with semi-automatic filling and emptying with an extra capacity of 50.000 mt.
Sifferdok
The 'Insteekdok' of Sifferdok was excavated.
Rodenhuizedok
A flatstore of 20.000 m² was built with the preparation for an extra expansion of 20.000 m².
Sifferdok
Phase 4 of the vertical expansion, another 12 bins of 4.000 mt.
Sifferdok
Flatstore 2 consisting of 4 compartments of 18.000 mt and a storage height of 19m and a semi-automatic filling and emptying device.
Rodenhuizedok
After the completion of the flatstore of 40.000 m², another 12 XL vertical bins of 7.000 mt were built.
Rodenhuizedok
Extra unloading capacity was needed so the grab crane was installed.
Rodenhuizedok
5 tanks were installed with a capacity of 8.000 mt each.
Rodenhuizedok
To increase the storage and automatisation of the flat storage at Rodenhuizedok a saddle roof with conveyors was built.
Start-up of the partnership with Alco Bio Fuel
A structural partnership with Alco Bio Fuel connected to Euro-Silo started.
Start of Carbon Green Logistics
On the opposite side of the Rodenhuizedok, a new logistics terminal has been constructed to ensure safe and scalable bio‑ethanol storage. This terminal is directly connected to the groundbreaking Steelanol plant.
Acquisition of Smeg
After a long term partnership, Euro-Silo decided to take over the activities and personnel of the SMEG International. For long term storage of grains and oil seeds.
Implementation of 2 new pneumatic ship unloaders at Sifferdok
The installation of the two new Vigan pneumatic ship unloaders at Sifferdok marks a major step in renewing the terminal’s unloading capacity. Both units are being integrated in phases to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining operational reliability
Our
jobs
Werken in de haven, ontdek onze vacatures!
@eurosilobelgium
