Business

Sarens cranes participate in an oil mega project in Kazakhstan

19 September 2016

Sarens, the global leader in crane rental, heavy lifting services and engineered transport, has signed the largest contract in its history with Tengizchevroil (TCO).

Belgian wheelchairs produced in India

13 September 2016

On 7 October, the Belgian company Vermeiren will be opening a new production site in Sricity, India.

Air Cargo Belgium takes off

08 September 2016

Recently the non-profit organization Air Cargo Belgium was officially presented at Brussels Airport.

Ecophos leader in the production of phosphates

07 September 2016

After having invested in March 2016 more than 60 million euros in a new production unit in Dunkerque, northern France, the Belgian company Ecophos currently injects 10 million euros in a research c

Mithra about to conquer Japan

01 September 2016

The Liège-based company, active in the biotechnologies sector, announced on 31 August 2016 that it had signed a major partnership agreement with the Japanese company Fuji Pharma for the supply of its

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 11th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2019 Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct investment are made in Belgium.

Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its central geographic position and its quality logistics infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, rail, road and motorway networks: the various communication channels in Belgium are constantly being adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80 % of the market in rough diamonds and 50 % in polished diamonds.

There are many other reasons to explain Belgium's economic success including a highly-qualified, multi-lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the international decision-making sphere based in Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social security and more.

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