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One year ago Antwerp Port Authority announced its determination, together with the stakeholders involved, to improve mobility in and around the port. One year later, in view of the European Mobility Week, it is the time to take stock.

Antwerp Port Authority is pleased to announce its participation in the World Ports Climate Action Program. In this new international initiative, the port authorities of Hamburg, Barcelona, Rotterdam, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Vancouver and Antwerp will be joining forces and working together on a number of projects that address the issue of global warming.

Mol Chemical Tankers and SEA-Invest team up to build tank storage farm

In November 2017 Antwerp Port Authority issued an international Request for Proposals aimed at potential investors in the Churchill Industrial Zone, the former Opel site in the Churchill dock. It has now been decided to extend the deadline for this RfP.

New representative for UK and Ireland

The UK is the third-largest maritime trading partner for the port of Antwerp. In order to be fully prepared for Brexit the Port Authority is taking various initiatives including the appointment of a new representative for the UK and Ireland. Justin Atkin has assumed this role as of 1 September 2018.

During the last four days of September the "Eilandje" docklands district of Antwerp will be entirely devoted to innovative technologies. The Port Authority is building a spectacular dome specially for this event, open to the public free of charge. Come along and experience the port of the future!

Sunday 16 September marks the start of Mobility Week. Take advantage of this Car-free Sunday to visit the Groenplaats square in Antwerp and discover what the port has to offer as an alternative to the car.

Gunvor Petroleum Antwerp (GPA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September this year. To mark the occasion the oil refinery is organising a family day for members of personnel. GPA owes its success to the advantages of its location in the port of Antwerp combined with the flexibility of its facilities and the dedication of its personnel.

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.