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Antwerp@C is bringing in two European subsidies to carry out studies for cross-border CO2 transport infrastructure: a liquid CO2 export terminal, a CO2 pipeline at the port of Antwerp and a CO2 pipeline to the Netherlands. The ambition of Antwerp@C is to capture half of the CO2 emissions at the port by 2030.

During the SDG week from 26 to 30 October, the port community will put sustainable initiatives in the spotlight. In this way, Port of Antwerp is also showing how, along with our stakeholders, it has a pioneering role in a sustainable transition. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the guiding principles in this.

In kader van de modal shift wil Port of Antwerp het aandeel spoortransport tussen de haven en het achterland verdubbelen tegen 2030. Goederentransport per trein is betrouwbaar, klimaatvriendelijk en congestie-vrij en een goed alternatief bij laag water op de Rijn. Een nieuwe directe treinshuttle tussen Antwerpen en Neuss door Optimodal en extra capaciteit op de treinshuttle naar Duisburg door Kombiverkehr past in de shift naar meer duurzame transportmodi.

Port of Antwerp is launching a market consultation to find investors for the new ‘NextGen District’. The project includes ‘NextGen Demo’, a testing ground for start-ups, the ‘NextGen Park’, a chemical park aimed at industrial players, and ‘NextGen Lots’, a few stand-alone lots.

As of today and until October 22nd, inland vessels can be registered as candidate for a free energy scan. With these energy scans, Port of Antwerp, North Sea Port and the Flemish public authorities (De Vlaamse Waterweg and Departement Mobility and Public Works) want to stimulate the use of shore power. Shore power is an environmentally friendly and silent way to provide electricity to inland vessels.

In order to continue supporting the shipping lines, barge operators and concessionaires at the port of Antwerp in these difficult circumstances, a further postponement of payment for domain concessions and for shipping and inland navigation dues will be granted.

Early September, Port of Antwerp purchased a new type of tug-boat after a successful trial period. The Multratug 6 was purchased as part of the renewal and 'greening' of the fleet. As such, Port of Antwerp focuses on sustainable and energy-efficient vessels.

The Flemish Government, Port of Antwerp and SeReAnt (a joint venture between Jan de Nul and DEME Group’s environmental companies) are tackling the port's historical water pollution. The presence of TBT in the water adversely affects the environment. Its clean-up will take about 20 years.

Terminaluitbaters DP World Antwerp en MPET werken samen om intensiever gebruik te maken van het spoor

AntwerpXL will bring breakbulk professionals from all over the world a two-day, digital festival set to support & explore the future of the industry. The digital festival will provide the industry with a range of networking opportunities and live debate on 21 and 22 September.