ONEX Elefsis Port & Logistics Center and the International Port of Antwerp–Bruges have signed a strategic partnership agreement regarding the development of critical port infrastructure and related logistics infrastructure.
The signing ceremony took place at the ONEX Group’s booth during Posidonia 2026, in the presence of the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias, U.S. Ambassador Ms. Kimberly Guilfoyle, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium , Mr. Marc Calcoen.
The agreement launches the “Blue Corridor,” a new, powerful trade artery stretching from the Aegean and Mediterranean to the Black Sea. The primary objective of the collaboration is the development and expansion of the port infrastructure network in strategically important regions. The signing of an agreement between ONEX Elefsis Port & Logistics Center and the International Port of Antwerp–Bruges reflects the long-standing ties that unite Greece with Belgium and strengthens the geostrategic alliance between the U.S. and Europe. The “Blue Corridor” is expected to make a decisive contribution to the energy and supply security infrastructure network across Europe.
ONEX Group Chairman Panos Xenokostas highlighted the significance of the agreement for Greece, Europe, and the U.S.: “The agreement we signed today is another step toward realizing the grand vision of a secure and strong Greece, in a Europe that will not merely follow but will shape international developments. To achieve this, investments are needed in critical infrastructure such as ports. The current crisis in Iran serves as a stark—and perhaps final—warning of the need to act immediately. Under the auspices of the U.S., the “Blue Corridor” aims to serve as a maritime corridor for energy and supply security, not only for Greece but for all of Europe. This is a project expected to strengthen the “Vertical Corridor,” in which our country serves as a critical hub and starting point. The decision to join forces with the International Port of Antwerp–Bruges was not made by chance. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a strong and reliable partner, as the second-largest port in Europe and one of the most important economic and commercial hubs worldwide.”
The Director of the International Port of Antwerp–Bruges, Mr. Mario Lievens, stated: “This agreement strengthens the ties between Northern and Southern Europe, as well as between Europe and the U.S. Our inspiration comes from what has happened in Elefsina and Syros; this is what ONEX has achieved by transforming the shipyards into vibrant ecosystems where thousands of people work every day. We want to create platforms for sustainable development in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.”