The city’s unique geographic position offers businesses unparalleled access to international trade routes and key global markets. Its entrepreneurial spirit, combined with unique advantages, makes Ostend the ideal foundation for businesses with global ambitions. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Economic House Ostend is here to unlock your business potential and drive your success on the world stage.
What can we offer you?
At Economic House Ostend, we support entrepreneurs across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, and hospitality. Whether you're starting or expanding your business, our team provides tailored guidance to ensure a smooth and successful launch, maximizing your impact in Ostend and beyond.
Support & help building connections
Local expertise
Facilitating administrative processes
Tailored advice
Identify prime locations
Access to a skilled workforce
Why choose Ostend today?
Ostend is a city on the rise, blending its rich maritime heritage with a forward-thinking business approach. Its prime coastal location provides unparalleled connectivity, with a bustling port, international airport, excellent train station, and direct highway access, ensuring seamless and cost-effective movement of goods across Europe.
The city’s international airport (OST) offers:
24/7 fast and flexible cargo services, with no slot or capacity restrictions
Proximity to major European industrial and consumer markets for unmatched speed and reliability
An efficient operational environment ideal for seamless cargo transport
Ostend is a logistical hotspot that is strategically positioned:
- Its location near the Ostend Port and in a region near seaports such as Antwerp, Ghent, Zeebrugge and some french ports amplifies opportunities for multimodal freight solutions.
- With access to three prominent train freight corridors, the movement of goods across Europe is both seamless and cost-effective.
- It is a prime coastal location with a direct access to the highway
These attributes make it not only a logistical hotspot for a local and tourist driven market, but also for European and global trade. The city's thriving retail and hospitality scene, combined with ongoing development in technology and industry, creates a vibrant and diverse business ecosystem. Moreover, Ostend’s forward-thinking approach to green logistics and its commitment to quality of life make it a standout destination for cargo companies looking to balance efficiency with sustainability.
Let’s build the future together
We invite you to discover why Ostend is the ideal location for your business and support you to turn your vision into reality. Let’s connect during the World Cargo Summit 2025 and explore Ostend’s infrastructure, talent and business-friendly environment.
We’re here to help your business take off.