March 2020
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The world is currently being hit by an unprecedented dramatic event that leaves no country or citizen untouched. Thanks to our international network, Port of Antwerp was able to reach out to its relations across the globe to support us in these difficult times.
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In order to prevent the spread of the virus, maximum compliance with the measures imposed is crucial. Each of us has a responsibility here. In order to make the social distancing measure as accessible as possible, Port of Antwerp developed a poster with a recognisable symbol. Download the poster here.
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As an additional measure to limit the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, all EU internal borders were closed to persons. For staff in key sectors, border crossings will be maintained and special green lanes will be provided for goods transport.
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Belgium's approach is aimed at preventing the rapid spread of the virus and thus preventing overloading of hospitals. In addition to preventive hygiene measures, a strong emphasis is placed on social distancing. Everyone must keep a distance of at least one and a half metres from other people, do not shake hands and do not kiss. Encounters between different generations outside the family are strongly discouraged, also for families.
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In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the government has announced strict measures. These measures identified the port as an essential sector and gateway for the supply of Belgium and a large part of Europe. A responsibility that Port of Antwerp is taking on. The priority? Keeping the port fully operational.
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Are you a customer of the Port of Antwerp? Or are you one of the many employees of our port?
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Die speziell eingerichtete Covid-19-Taskforce kam heute Morgen erstmals am Hafen Antwerpen zusammen. Hier wurde erneut bekräftigt, dass der Hafen zur wesentlichen nationalen Infrastruktur Belgiens zählt und für die Versorgung des Landes sowie weiter Teile Europas von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. Der Hafen Antwerpen bleibt dank der täglichen Leistungen und des Engagements aller Mitarbeiter zu 100 Prozent funktionsfähig. Auf dem Einsatztreffen wurden zudem Schwerpunkte definiert sowie ein “Hafenmonitor” eingeführt. Mit dessen Hilfe können Störungen und kritische Situationen im täglichen Betrieb schnell erkannt und zusätzlich notwendige Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.
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• Logistikketten sind intakt und gewährleisten Versorgungssicherheit
• Task Force unterstützt operationalen Betrieb der Hafenunternehmen
• Telearbeit wird soweit möglich genutztDer Hafen Antwerpen hat heute bestätigt, dass der gesamte Hafen auch in der aktuell schwierigen Zeit voll funktionsfähig ist und auch zukünftig bleiben wird. Im belgischen Ministerialerlass zu den Maßnahmen gegen die Verbreitung des Coronavirus wird der Hafen als "wesentliche nationale Infrastruktur" eingestuft. Demzufolge müssen die Logistikketten gewährleistet und die Versorgung Belgiens und weiter Teile Europas über Antwerpen aufrechterhalten werden.
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We are all being affected by the coronavirus. The personal life of each one of us has been turned upside down. Covid-19 is having a huge impact on society as a whole. In the first instance on the healthcare workers who are in the first line. It cannot be emphasised enough: they deserve enormous respect. I would therefore like to add my personal word of thanks to them.
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On 12 March the Belgian government announced special measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. At the same time the prime minister asked for important sectors of industry including the port to keep their activities going. We are facing up to our responsibility and are making it a priority to keep the port fully operational.