Steel Logistics Conference 2008 attracts big attention

An increase in scale is an important solution to offsetting the rising costs of fuel for transporting steel. This was one of the main conclusions reached by the Steel Logistics Conference held in the Antwerp Hilton hotel.  » more

High-level Chinese visit to the port of Antwerp

The port of Antwerp received a visit by Cosco boss Wei Jiafu on Thursday, 4 September. Cosco, China’s largest shipping group, has been a faithful customer of the port since 1948.  » more

Deepening of Scheldt one step closer

With the approval of the four Scheldt Treaties by the Dutch parliament at the beginning of July, the ratification process has now been completed on the Dutch side. This means that the actual deepening of the River Scheldt has come a step closer.  » more

“The Chinese know that Antwerp is also accessible for big ships”

Antwerp, Europe’s second biggest port, and Ningbo, number two in China, have concluded a Friendship Port Agreement.  » more
Port of Antwerp TV - New edition

As from today a new edition of Port of Antwerp TV is online.  » more

Port Authority is satisfied with outline agreement on second lock

Antwerp Port Authority is satisfied that the Flemish Government has agreed in principle to construction of a second lock on the left bank of the Scheldt.  » more

Annual Report 2007 online

You can consult the Annual Report 2007 of the Antwerp Port Authority on our website.  » more

Freight volume up by 8.1% in first 6 months of 2008

During the first six months of this year more than 96 million tonnes of freight was handled in the port of Antwerp. The total of 96,238,599 tonnes represents growth of 8.1% compared with the first half of 2007. May was the best month ever, with a total volume of 16,842,163 tonnes and 808,763 TEU.  » more

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