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A smart port thanks to innovative technology: that's what the port of Antwerp is fast becoming. Now a new milestone has been reached with the introduction of a fully automatic sounding boat that employs unique technology.

Efforts rewarded with ISO 50001 certificate for second time in a row

The transition to a circular, low-carbon economy is one of the strategic priorities of Antwerp Port Authority. Sustainable energy is an important aspect of this, and today the Port Authority was awarded ISO 50001 certification for the second time in a row.

After a record first three months the port of Antwerp has also had an excellent second quarter with May as the best month ever.

With Antwerp XL the Breakbulk international exhibition is returning to its home port of Antwerp. This event is a must for everyone involved in breakbulk, project cargo and outsize loads. The focus of the exhibition is mainly on the load itself.

From 11 to 13 October Antwerp Expo will be the place to be for innovation in the maritime and logistics sector. Here, start-ups, scale-ups, students and companies can come to grips with challenges such as mobility.

The Swiss company Bertschi has chosen the port of Antwerp for development of a new European plastics hub at the Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT).

Railport Antwerp, a joint initiative by Antwerp Port Authority, the Left Bank Development Corporation and the industry associations Essenscia Vlaanderen and VOKA-Alfaport, is to expand its activities.

The Antwerp Port Authority and the Antwerp blockchain start-up T-Mining have developed a solution to make document flows safer and more efficient. Documents, such as certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates, are transferred via blockchain technology and the document flow is automated by means of so-called "Smart Contracts". Together with Belfruco, Enzafruit, PortApp, 1-Stop and T&G Global, a specific solution was developed for phytosanitary certificates – which guarantee the safety of fruit and vegetables. With this pilot project, the port of Antwerp confirms its pioneering role in the field of innovation and digitization and actively collaborates on new solutions to further secure our food chain while automating the administrative processes.