Our history

Throughout the years, ADPO has developed into a leading integrated logistics partner for the chemical industry. Take a closer look at the key milestones that have shaped our company’s growth and innovation.

Contact

34 year history in logistics

What started in 1988 as a family-owned company has, over the decades, grown into an organisation driven by continuous development and innovation. This journey and our progress have been shaped by the dedication of every individual who has been part of our company.

History markers that made ADPO to its current state

  • 8-8-1988

    Our birthday

    Antwerp Distribution and Product Operations was founded in 1988 as a Belgian, private and family managed company. ADPO has its roots in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges through its parent companies the ‘Graanhandel Natie’ and the ‘Cuba Natie’. It was the first Logistic Service Provider that combined all aspects of physical distribution for liquid bulk products on one site.

  • 1999

    Start of transport company AFC

    In order to offer the customers the full supply chain concept, ADPO established its own transport company called AFC. The liquid bulk transport company is specialized in the dock transport of ISO tanks between the area of the POrt of Antwerp-Bruges and the ADPO storage tanks and terminals

  • 2001

    Inauguration of the C-Terminal

    ADPO expanded the existing Terminal infrastructure with 10 ha and constructed a highly automated tank terminal connected to a 330m long deepwater jetty with 2 positions for seagoing vessels and 2 positions for coasters and barges. This C-Terminal has turned into a multi-customer terminal with full road, rail and sea access.

  • 2014

    Inauguration of Liefkenshoek Logistics Hub

    A new terminal, LLH, was constructed in Doel, specialising in the tolling, blending and processing of products for the automotive and aviation sectors. LLH is accessible by road, rail and sea, and is specially equipped for the handling of block trains. The terminal is also connected by pipeline to two major partners in the chemical industry.

  • 2015

    Start of transport company ACC

    Following the success of the transport company AFC and in response to customer demand, ADPO established ACC in order to expand its services to packed cargo such as drums and IBCs, as well as FTL, LCL and intermodal transport.

  • 2020

    Water access for ISO and BOX containers

    Since 2020, ADPO has expanded its operations to include barge access for the (re)delivery of ISO tanks and box containers. In its first operational year, this solution eliminated around 10,000 container transports from the Belgian road network.

  • 2021

    Inauguration of warehouse ALP

    ADPO opened a 23.000m² large warehouse (ALP) with compartments of 2.000m² and 3.500m² for the storage of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. This warehouse is equipped with the latest WMS and bar coding technology and CO2 fire fighting equipment.

    1

Quality

Delivering high-quality and reliable services through operational excellence forms the foundation of ADPO’s operations

Safety

All our services and operations are constantly monitored by internal and external safety specialists.

Environment

ADPO minimises environmental impact through water treatment, waste reduction, reuse and proactive community engagement.

Let’s work together

Interested in working with ADPO or learning more about our services? Contact our team to explore how we can support your business. We look forward to connecting with you!

Contact