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“The company we award the contract to is not chosen on the basis of the price they can offer. All of our rates are predefined by the law and subsequently we are unable to place companies in competition with each other for a plot. This enables us to work in the public interest for those that will get the best possible use out of the land we have available. “We have a fixed fee based on complex calculations that take into account the size of the plot, the length of the dock or the provided infrastructure. “We will also look into the total
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The competitive element for all parties involved is far softer and it comes down to the quality of each project
tonnage possibly achieved for a piece of land. That defines a minimum tonnage which the company will have to pay, every additional ton being priced at a decreasing rate.” The Port of Namur is trying to steer companies towards the rivers and away from the road as much as possible. Through this ‘penalty’ the Company hopes to achieve that target as it is a far cheaper and more efficient means of transportation. de Paul adds: “The competitive element for all parties involved is far softer and it comes down to the quality of each