Antwerp port dues will not be fully index-linked
Work starts on the second lock on port of Antwerp’s Left Bank
Port of Antwerp starts building the largest lock in the world

Antwerp Port Authority


Port Authority shortlists contractors to build New Port House
New Port House
Experience the port at the foot of the Museum aan de Stroom
Port Authority invests 1.6 billion
Rates for services kept at same level

 

General Assembly


Antwerp port community concludes Total Plan
First General Assembly of the port of Antwerp

Cargo turnover
Port of Antwerp handles 187 million tonnes of freight in 2011 (definitive figures)
Port of Antwerp handles 186 million tonnes of freight in 2011
6 months 2011
3 months 2011
Port of Antwerp handles 178 million tonnes of freight in 2010
Provisional freight volumes 2010
9 months 2010
6 months 2010
3 months 2010
Definitive cargo turnover 2009
Provisional freight volumes 2009
9 months 2009
6 months 2009
3 months 2009
Press releases statistics 2008
Press releases statistics 2007
Press releases statistics 2006
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Containers


Maersk Enfield in Antwerp
Container giant MSC Savona sets new container handling record in the Port of Antwerp
Container giant MSC Daniela sets new record for draught at 15.25 metres
Container ship with a draught of 15,25 metres ready to enter the port of Antwerp
Depth record MSC Emanuela
MSC Emanuela to set keeldepth record upriver to the port of Antwerp
Another MSC leviathan coming to port of Antwerp
Six trial voyages to Antwerp by container ships longer than 360 metres
MSC Beatrice
Antwerp is 13th-largest container port in the world
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Environment


Largest onshore wind farm in Belgium to be built in Antwerp from 2013 onwards
Antwerp rewards clean ships in 2011
DATS 24 opens the first CNG station for trucks and private cars in the port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerp publishes sustainability report
Permit conditions solar panels
Plans for biomass power plant in port area
Port of Antwerp leads the way in EU nature policy
Website Onshore Power Supply launched
First natural gas filling station for Port of Antwerp
Wind turbine plan for port of Antwerp left bank
Port of Antwerp launches unique trial project with shore power for seagoing ships
A Belgian first: swift-friendly warehouse in the port of Antwerp
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Hinterland


Rail Connection from Antwerp to Chonqing presented
Port cities investigate how to make maximum use of renewable energy in industrial processes
Port of Antwerp launches pilot phase of Inland AIS
Rail transport prevents 66 km of road congestion daily
Port of Antwerp to introduce AIS for barge transport
Russia, Spain and Portugal join the port of Antwerp’s rail network
Antwerp Port Authority seeks partners for hinterland development
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Industry


Harbour industry: 40% less pollutants in the atmosphere
Port Authority supports promotion campaign by chemical sector
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International relations


Antwerp helps to further develop port of San Pedro
Port Authority aims for further close links with China, sets up “Circle of Friends”
Port Authority subsidiary is the preferred partner for maritime training in China
Antwerp Port Authority expands presence in South America
Antwerp, the natural trading partner of Switzerland
PAI, Port of Antwerp International, will collaborate with Brazilian CODESA on a new container port project in the port of Vitória.
APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center is and will be in the future the preferred partner for maritime training in Brazil
“Antwerp is the largest French port”
Port of Antwerp International and Essar Ports sign MoU
Antwerp Port Authority organises Breakbulk Forum in St. Petersburg
Partnership agreement with Panama Canal Authority
Antwerp aims to raise its profile and market share in China
Collaboration agreement with Brazilian port authorities
Port Day Istanbul May 2010
Dr. Dieter Lindenblatt is a new port representative in Germany
Port of Antwerp invests further in collaboration with India
Port of Antwerp is ideal maritime gateway for France
Port of Antwerp branches out worldwide
Ports of Odessa and Antwerp sign collaboration agreement
Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping visits port of Antwerp
Port visit by Yangzhou delegation
Collaboration agreement with Moroccan port cities
Port of Antwerp strengthens ties with South Korean port city of Incheon
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Investment


Inauguration renovated Van Cauwelaertlock
Launch APCS
Wijngaard Natie’s new service centre will bring additional steel cargo and jobs
Second lock on the Left Bank will be operational in 2016
Port Authority takes stake in Beverdonk Container Terminal
Van Cauwelaert lock closed for 13 months due to renovation work
Radars and cameras in the port of Antwerp
Keen interest in market consultation
Market consultation Saeftinghe Development Zone
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Nautical access


Antwerp receives the capesize MG Courage
Antwerp port community welcomes Dutch go-ahead for Scheldt deepening
"We'll save the real celebrations until dredging is completed"
Largest ships can now reach Antwerp more easily
Port Authority is satisfied with outline agreement on second lock
Deepening of Scheldt one step closer
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Miscellaneous


Major breakthrough as regards breakbulk operations in the port of Antwerp
Port Authority subsidiary APEC wins People Development Award
Port is Antwerp’s “crown jewel” says Geo Magazine
Antwerp Port Authority is Port Operator of the Year
Antwerp Port Authority freezes port dues and concession fees
Port Authority upgrades its APICS port information system
UAL Gabon makes maiden trip to Antwerp
Successful trade mission to China to be followed up
Port of Antwerp makes further efforts to raise recognition and market share in China
Mexican flu alert raised to level 5
New bottom rails for Zandvliet lock
Largest cargo ever coming to port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerp receives Shipping Star Award
Port Authority hotly in favour of thick sweater day
Welfare to seafarers
Port Authority and Levanto join forces to train seamen
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Port of Antwerp handles reefer goods faster

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