September 2019
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The uncertainty over Brexit continues but one thing is clear: as soon as the UK leaves the European Union in one way or another, there will be big changes in British imports and exports. Port of Antwerp sees new opportunities here, such as a shift from ferry to container transport.
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Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of a tug powered by hydrogen, the first in the world. This unique "Hydrotug" is driven by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with diesel.
June 2019
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Two collaboration projects by Port of Antwerp won prizes at the first World Ports Sustainability Awards during the Guangzhou 2019 World Ports Conference in China. This international competition is organised by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) which recognises sustainable port projects.
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As a European hub for world trade Belgium aims to simplify the import and export of merchandise with the BE-GATE Customs platform. This digital portal aimed at the e-commerce market is designed to speed up Customs processing for cross-border supply chains and make it more efficient.
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The Dutch tank storage company Standic, a member of the Hametha group, is to build a new chemicals terminal in Antwerp. The terminal will be located in the 5th Haven dock with an initial storage capacity of 96,000 m³, which can be expanded in future to 230,000 m³. It is due to enter operation in 2021.