News
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Doubling rail cargo transport to and from the port by 2030. That is the ambition of Port of Antwerp, Railport and Infrabel's joint rail vision, presented on 31 March. In concrete terms, this involves 7 projects to help make the modal shift a reality.
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In February, Porto do Açu (subsidiary of Prumo Logistica S.A.) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (FFI) a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. The agreement focuses on the joint development of green hydrogen at Porto do Açu in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Events
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The #IAPH2021 World Ports Conference – organised by the International Association of Ports and Harbors - will take place this June as a world-class virtual event. Registrations are now open!
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Take a dip into the world of roro, heavy lift cargo and breakbulk at Antwerp XL. Meet the core professionals of breakbulk supply chains, in the heart of Europe. Together we're shaping the future of...
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In 2018, Port of Antwerp exceeded the 200 million tonnes milestone for the fourth year in a row!
2018 saw 14,595 sea-going vessels come and go at the Port of Antwerp. An average of 39 a day, but the vessels are becoming larger every year (number includes ULCS).
2018 saw 52,000 barges come and go at the Port of Antwerp. An average of 142 a day!
Every day 130 loaded freight trains leave the Antwerp port area en route to their next destination!
No less than 60,849 people work in the Port of Antwerp. Add to this indirect employment, and you end up with almost 145,000 jobs thanks to the port.
About 900 companies are established in the Antwerp port area!