When the Port Authority wants to grant a concession, candidates are selected according to the principles of a public application procedure. In keeping with the principle of equality, the most transparent possible procedure is respected.  The availability of certain sites is notified publicly via different media channels such as Gazet van Antwerpen, ATV, the website of the Port Authority.In some cases the Port Authority may also decide to organise a restricted expression of interest, more specifically for sites that are not of strategic interest or an area covering less than 5 hectares. The availability is not made public via the media in this case.