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MSC strengthens its intermodal network and is the first ocean carrier to connect Vienna with the Port of Antwerp - MPET.

Together with technology company Unifly, Port of Antwerp has developed a new online platform to digitalise, professionalise and automate requests for drone flights by operators. The POA Droneportal will be in force from 18 March. This platform fits within the framework of Port of Antwerp's role as a geozone manager, with a focus on co-ordinating safety in the airspace above the port.

Port of Antwerp has long played an active role as partner to sports clubs and international sports events. Until now, the focus has been on sports disciplines such as tennis, football, basketball and hockey. By choosing the Belgian golf pro Manon De Roey, Port of Antwerp is entering into a partnership with an individual top athlete for the first time.

Certified Pick up has been in use at the port of Antwerp since January 2021. The digital, safe and integrated solution for the release of containers is a long-term replacement for the current PIN code system. The new way of working guarantees a secure, transparent and optimised release process for incoming containers, which will then leave the port by rail, inland navigation or truck.

Railway operator PCC Intermodal, in collaboration with Lineas, expanded its rail connections to and from Poland in February. Raising the frequency from three to five shuttles per week will increase capacity by 50%. MSC Austria is launching a new direct rail connection between the MPET terminal and Vienna's South Terminal.

The first trial run for extending the draught on the Western Scheldt river has been successfully carried out. It is the first in a series of trial runs for testing the potential for a draught of up to 16 metres.

The Austrian Market is getting more and more connected with the Port of Anwerp via new Rail Links.

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Expansion of existing connection:
Increase of frequency from 3 to 5 times per week. The connection ensures 50% more capacity for conventional loads and over 600 TEU container space per week.