June 2021
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The importance of resilient supply chains is receiving national attention in India. At the ‘Future of Asia’ Conference held in Japan recently themed on shaping the post-coronavirus era and the role that Asia would play, the Indian Minister of External Affairs made a strong pitch for global supply chains shifting to India.
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In 2020 the port of Antwerp was the European port that exchanged most containers with Brazilian ports.
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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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On 10 June 2021, the MV Yeoman Bontrup, one of the largest self-unloading bulk carriers in the world, docked in Antwerp. Antwerp Stone Terminal unloaded 93,000 tonnes of stone aggregate in 24 hours. The fact that the Kieldrecht Lock is capable of accommodating vessels of a suitable draught is what makes such large volumes possible.
May 2021
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Earlier this month, I was excited to read the highlights of the recently held EU-India leaders' meeting that was virtually represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and physically represented by the heads of state of the 27 EU member states, Charles Michel - President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen- President of the European Commission in Portugal.
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On September 18, 2019 Port of Antwerp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start a new project, called the Mosnov Multimodal Transport Terminal.
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Schmidt Belgium is doubling its storage capacity at the port of Antwerp. Six silos and a new warehouse will be built on the site. The transport and packaging company specialises in the handling and storage of polymers.
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The global innovation platform Plug and Play is launching a maritime programme in Antwerp. Plug and Play Maritime helps international start-ups to test and develop new technologies at the port of Antwerp.