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Shortsea connections to and from Antwerp saw steady growth in volumes during the first four months of 2021. The increase in activity can be partly explained by an increase in feeder transhipment volumes. The temporary suspension of certain direct deepsea calls in the United Kingdom resulted in an increase in transport via shortsea.
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Antwerp Cold Stores and Seafrigo concluded a joint venture at the end of April. The two firms have announced their ambition to become the number one choice in Belgium for handling and storage of temperature-controlled goods.
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The volume of freight loaded or unloaded in Antwerp has doubled over the past 20 years to 231 million tonnes
2020 saw 13,655 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).
2020 saw 49,600 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!