May 2018
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Chinese ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ seeks to enhance Eurasian connectivity.
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The climate target of getting Belgian CO2 emissions 35% lower by 2030 is a formidable challenge. In this context Antwerp Port Authority and gas infrastructure operator Fluxys believe strongly that carbon capture, storage and reuse by industry is an important weapon in the fight against climate change. They are therefore teaming up to take further practical steps that will help give shape to the energy transition.
April 2018
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The Antwerp port community and its various partners went on a trade mission to Moscow and Saint Petersburg from 22 to 28 April. During the mission the Antwerp delegation visited a number of leading companies, research & innovation centres and other locations. Investment seminars were also given and there were opportunities for networking for the benefit of the Antwerp entrepreneurs.
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On May 7, APCS, the Antwerp Port Community System, will metamorphose into Cpoint, an innovative platform that stands for community, communication and connection. The familiar APCS applications will be retained and will be brought under NxtPort.
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Just a few months after the Port Authority, the City of Antwerp, Antwerp University and IMEC signed an agreement to implement the Capital of Things, the first Smart Harbour projects have been set up. Smart port infrastructure will lead to more efficient and smoother shipping operations.
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An Antwerp delegation led by Mayor Bart De Wever is on an urban mission in Russia from 23 to 28 April visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg aiming to consolidate and expand the close trade relations between Russia and Antwerp and its seaport. Russia has indeed been one of the most important trading partners for decades. The mission started today with an Antwerp business seminar in Moscow. More than 100 Russian companies attended this event. The seminar sets a strong focus on digital innovation, one of both partners’ particular growth clusters.
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The Antwerp port community has just signed the "Action Plan for Container Barge Transport," shifting up a gear to cope with the growth of the port in a sustainable way.