News
-
Port of Antwerp plays an increasingly important role in the reefer market. A growing number of reefer services from Latin America now call first at Antwerp. This resulted in strong expansion of 7.2% in the volume of reefer containers in 2019. The port's favourable location and excellent level of service have convinced shipping companies to choose Antwerp as their first port of call.
-
Pharmaceuticals logistics specialist Yusen is expanding its facilities in Antwerp. The Japanese company is starting construction of a new, semi-automated warehouse with 13,000 pallet places at its site on the Left bank.
Quicklinks
Intermodal Solutions & Connectivity Platform
Never before, the hinterland was this close thanks to these two initiatives.
C-point
The network of services for electronic communication in the Port of Antwerp.
Onshorepower
Barges can now draw electricity while they are at berth, through seven new onshore power connection points on Quay 75, the barge holding dock.
APEC
The international knowledge centre for maritime and logistics matters.
PAI
Consultancy and participations in overseas ports and projects.
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!