Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the first GDP compliant port in the world. That means all life sciences and healthcare products passing through our port can be handled according to the European quality standard ‘Good Distribution Practice’.

By following these guidelines the logistics service providers within the port guarantee the quality and integrity of life sciences and healthcare products throughout the supply chain. GDP rules include involving highly trained personnel, designing areas for excellent storage conditions, monitoring data, labeling containers and communicating the conditions of the shipment.