H.E. Kris Peeters, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Work, Economic Affairs and Consumer Affairs, responsible for Foreign Trade, said, 'COSCO SHIPPING's decision once again proves that, with its open economy and central position in Europe, Belgium is the ideal place for logistic investments. During the first nine months of 2017, our exports to China increased by 20 percent, reaching 6 billion Euro. China is getting more significant as a trading partner. Last year's opening of a direct train connection between the port and the city of Daqing in China already testified to this fact. The continued presence of COSCO SHIPPING in Zeebrugge contributes to strengthening Belgian-Chinese trade and the international position of the Port of Zeebrugge.'

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