The Antwerp Diamond District is the world's most concentrated diamond trading hub — four streets around the Centraal Station handling 80% of global rough diamond trade. FFGR Belgium operates a dedicated Diamond District service for traders, collectors, and jewellery houses requiring security-grade ground transport.
The Antwerp Diamond District (Diamantkwartier) is a two-block radius around Antwerp Centraal station — specifically Hoveniersstraat, Schupstraat, Rijfstraat, and Vestingstraat — containing the four diamond bourses (AWDC, Antwerpsche Diamantkring, Beurs voor Diamanthandel, Vrije Diamanthandel) and approximately 1,500 trading offices.
This area handles an estimated 80% of the world's rough diamond trade, 50% of cut diamonds, and significant quantities of coloured gemstones. The clients who visit the District include wholesale traders, retail jewellery house buyers, private collectors, auction house representatives, and investment portfolio managers.
**Why Ground Transport Matters Here**
The Diamond District presents a specific ground transport challenge: clients often carry significant value in person (samples, purchases, evaluation stones), require secure vehicle loading at specific building entrances, and have strict appointment schedules across multiple offices within the same morning.
FFGR Belgium's Diamond District service addresses this:
**Pre-Positioning**
FFGR Belgium positions the vehicle at the specific office entrance with a 3-minute arrival window, confirmed by WhatsApp from the chauffeur as the client exits. No searching for a vehicle, no exposure time in a public street.
**Multi-Stop Scheduling**
A typical Diamond District visit involves 3–6 appointments across the four-block radius. FFGR Belgium maintains a rolling vehicle position between stops — the chauffeur is never more than 60 seconds from any of the main bourse entrances on foot.
**Security Protocol**
For clients carrying items of significant value, FFGR Belgium's Diamond District service can include a Close Protection Officer as a second crew member, operating discreetly in civilian attire alongside the chauffeur.
**Brussels to Antwerp Diamond District**
Brussels city centre to Antwerp Diamond District: 52 km, approximately 40 minutes on the E19.
Full-morning programme (Brussels departure, 3–6 appointments, Brussels return): from €540 in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. For clients requiring security presence: contact FFGR Belgium at +33 7 43 46 14 91 for a tailored proposal.