As the second largest port in Europe, the port of Antwerp is an important transit port in Europe: more than 300 scheduled calls to more then 800 destinations provide rapid and reliable global connections. The Port of Antwerp handles an annual amount of 210 million tonnes of international maritime freight.

The central position of Antwerp provides its customers a vital link between the world's biggest maritime routes on the one hand and Europe's enormous centres of production and consumption on the other hand. 60% of the European purchasing power is to be found within 500 kilometres around Antwerp. Compared to neighbouring ports, Antwerp is the furthest inland (80 kilometres), allowing it to handle millions of tonnes of freight. This makes Antwerp the fastest and most sustainable connection with the hinterland.

International agents

Shippers, shipping companies, ship’s agents, forwarders or logistics service providers can contact the international agents of the Port of Antwerp at any time to develop global supply chain solutions. These international representatives can be found in Brazil, the US, India, China, France, Germany and Central- and Eastern Europe.

International collaboration via Port of Antwerp International

Port of Antwerp International sets up important joint venture agreements and strategic projects worldwide to assist regions with strong economic growth in the further development of their port and logistics infrastructure based on the Port of Antwerp's know-how and expertise.

APEC -  Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Centre

APEC, the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Centre is affiliated with the Antwerp Port Authority. Through short-term, practical and interactive courses, APEC aspires to pass on its know-how on varied port-related and maritime issues. The working relationship between the public and private port companies is key in this process.

The Chinese-Antwerp Circle of Friends

For centuries, the city and the Port of Antwerp have had excellent trade relations with China. Over the years, treaties of friendship have been signed between the city and port of Antwerp and numerous cities and ports of China. Each year, several delegations from the Antwerp port community visit Chinese port cities in order to strengthen our good relations and contacts.

Read more about the special relationship between Antwerp and China and have a look at our event calendar.

The Chinese-Antwerp Circle of Friends offers an interesting online platform for Chinese shippers, forwarders and 3PL operators wishing to find their way to or around the port of Antwerp. Thanks to the Circle of Friends they can quickly and easily find information on service providers, knowledge institutes etc., all focusing on the Chinese market.

India Natie - online collaboration platform

The ‘India Natie’ platform is the result of collaboration between the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI), the Association of Forwarding, Logistics & Freight Handlers in Antwerp and Antwerp Port Authority. This digital platform has been set up to facilitate contacts and exchange of information between forwarders, shippers and logistics operators in Antwerp and India.

India Natie website

The website brings together a number of existing online services, supplemented by specific regional information. It provides a simple way for Indian and Antwerp shipping and logistics companies to exchange information on commercial opportunities and relevant trade matters.