Stukwerkers Group was founded in 1338 and is considered one of the oldest stevedoring companies in Belgium. As a private terminal operator, Stukwerkers offers stevedoring and terminal services to customers such as carriers, manufacturers, traders, and cargo-owners. Its major activities include the handling of steel, forest products (paper, pulp & timber), dry bulk (fertilisers), general cargo, and containers (dry, reefer & tank). In addition, Stukwerkers can provide storage (600,000m²) and intermodal transport solutions. As a member of the Stukwerkers Group, De Baerdemaecker provides the full range of maritime and logistic services, tailormade to the needs and requirements of customers, with daily activities covering port agency (liner agency, tramping), cargo handling (customs-certified warehouse storage and stock control), custom clearance (fiscal representative), and forwarding. De Baerdemaecker is likely one of the oldest names known in shipping and forwarding at North Sea Port.