In a small and open economy such as Belgium’s, logistics is indisputably one of country’s economic drivers. With Antwerp being one of Europe’s largest ports, maritime transport plays a significant role in that.
The specific and international nature of the sector requires expert legal advice with the necessary knowledge of applicable national and international regulations, as well as experience in the field. In collaboration with our specialists in insurance law, labour law and commercial law, we can assist clients with a wide range of questions and disputes relating to the drafting of logistics contracts and freight documents, insurance claims, cabotage, driving and rest times, work permits, warehousing, etc.
Our expertise is internationally recognised by Legal 500, which has considered the firm to be a leader (Tier 1) in the Belgian market for many years: ‘ASTREA's transport and logistics practice yields a wealth of experience in cases across maritime and transport law, particularly in matters linked to causalities, dry and wet work, fire incidents, and oil spills. The firm is adept at handling litigation and advising on logistics agreements, with an emphasis on high-value cross-border matters, including proceedings throughout the EU. The team is commended for being ‘quick, proactive and clear advice’, with practice head Marc Van Looveren bringing knowledge of shipping, logistics, and arrest-related matters, and commodity trading work. Ruud De Houwer is noted for providing advice across collision, salvage, wreck removal, vessel arrest, and carrier’s liability.”
