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Wallonia

Your gateway to Europe

A Strategic Business Hub at the Crossroads of Europe

In the Heart of Europe

Located at the geographic and economic core of the continent, Wallonia offers immediate access to Europe’s most dynamic markets. Its central position provides unrivalled connectivity to major economic corridors such as the Paris–Amsterdam–Frankfurt axis, one of the world’s most densely industrialized zones.

From Wallonia, companies benefit from short transit times, optimised supply chain costs, and seamless connections to Europe’s key business and logistics hubs.

Proximity to Brussels – The Capital of Europe

Wallonia is situated just minutes from Brussels, the European capital, home to EU institutions, major international organisations and leading global corporations.

This strategic closeness provides businesses with:

  • Direct access to decision-making centres
  • A highly international environment
  • Fast multimodal links to political and economic stakeholders

Wallonia’s economy is fully integrated into the diplomatic, economic and regulatory ecosystem of Brussels, boosting its attractiveness for global investors.

A Gateway to 500 Million Consumers

From Wallonia, companies can reach over 500 million European consumers within a single day’s transport.
This exceptional reach is made possible through:

  • Dense cross-border commercial flows
  • High-performance logistics corridors
  • One of Europe’s most accessible multimodal networks

Wallonia is therefore the ideal platform for distribution, e-commerce, advanced manufacturing and international trade.

High-Performance Logistics Infrastructures

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🛣️ Road Transport

  • Extensive highway network connecting directly to France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
  • Fast and uncongested routes ideal for time-critical logistics

🛤️ Rail Freight

  • Connection to major European rail corridors
  • Intermodal terminals ensuring rapid transfer between rail, road and air

✈️ Air Freight

  • Liège Airport, Europe’s leading cargo hub operating 24/7
  • Brussels South Charleroi Airport, a fast-growing passenger hub with increasing cargo potential

⛴️ Inland Waterways

  • 450+ km of navigable waterways
  • Direct access to the Port of Antwerp and Port of Rotterdam, two of Europe’s largest maritime hubs
  • Sustainable, cost-efficient solutions for bulk and container transport

Wallonia at a Glance

  • 500 million

    consumers reachable within one day

  • 2 airports

    international, including a top European cargo hub

  • 450 km

    of navigable waterway

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