Companies operating at North Sea Port are grappling with continued shortages of industrial raw materials and intermediate products, driven by supply chain disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East.
The Belgian port authority reports that these pressures have been mounting since March, creating a difficult operating environment for tenants relying on steady imports.
The strain on supply chains has translated into higher input costs for businesses in the region.
While the port has seen a partial recovery following a challenging first quarter, the underlying fragility of trade routes remains a significant headwind.
Firms are navigating a landscape where the physical flow of goods has not yet normalized, even as diplomatic and military situations evolve.
This development comes as the Strait of Hormuz has officially reopened to navigation, allowing some vessels to transit the critical waterway for the first time since the disruption began.