Port of Antwerp-Bruges in the news
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Tamtam found 20 recent articles about Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
- Nieuw bedieningsgebouw Noordkasteelbrug dringt zich op na ongevallen
Port of Antwerp-Bruges plans to build a new central control building to operate three bridges safely and remotely after recent accidents.
- Johan Klaps nu ook officieel voorzitter nieuwe raad van bestuur PoAB
Johan Klaps is the new chairman of Port of Antwerp-Bruges' board, which includes political and independent members aiming to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
- News Antwerp and Rotterdam port strikes end – at least until Friday
Strikes at Antwerp and Rotterdam ports have paused, but clearing the backlog of over 160 ships will take several days.
- Ship Movements Resume at Belgian Ports After Pilots Suspend Job Action
Belgian port pilots ended a 10-day strike over pension reforms, resuming ship movements at Antwerp and other ports despite ongoing backlogs and a recent national strike.
- Nationale staking: actie verkeerscentrale treft scheepvaart én binnenvaart
A national strike on October 14 will significantly disrupt shipping traffic at Zandvliet, affecting both sea and inland vessels.
- Rotterdam Port strike halted for 5 days amid negotiations, while Antwerp pilots continue action
Strikes over pension reforms disrupt operations at Antwerp and Rotterdam ports, causing vessel congestion and delays with partial resumption in Rotterdam.
- Meer dan 50 bedrijven in havens Antwerpen en Zeebrugge ruimen hele week zwerfvuil op
More than 50 companies in the Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports conducted a week-long litter cleanup, with ongoing efforts throughout the year.
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges stijgt naar plaats 13 in wereldranglijst containerhavens
Port of Antwerp-Bruges climbed to 13th place worldwide in container throughput in early 2025, handling 6.91 million TEU.
- Extra toezicht op scheepvaart in haven Antwerpen na olievlek
An oil slick in the Deurganck Dock of the Port of Antwerp has led to increased monitoring of shipping activities.
- 20250819_Incident Europa Terminal_NL
Two contractor workers fell into the water after a cherry picker tipped over at the Europa Terminal in the Port of Antwerp, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
- News MSC switches two more Asia-Europe port calls from congested Antwerp
MSC is diverting two more Asia-Europe shipping calls from the congested Port of Antwerp, Europe's largest container port.
- Port of Rotterdam & Port of Antwerp-Bruges mandate the use of MFM
Starting 2026, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports mandate certified Mass Flow Meters on bunker vessels to ensure accurate fuel delivery measurement and market transparency.
- Port of Antwerp Bruges: Container growth softens impact of declining bulk traffic and congestion in first half of 2025
Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a 4.3% throughput decline in H1 2025 with container growth offsetting bulk declines amid congestion and rising US trade.
- 20250416_Impact van Amerikaanse importtarieven_NL
In 2024, the US accounted for 10% of Port of Antwerp-Bruges' maritime cargo, with strong container, liquid bulk, and vehicle traffic.
- 'Havenfiles' en geopolitiek wegen op Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced a 4.3% cargo decline in H1 2025 due to bulk drops and terminal congestion, but container traffic and US trade grew, while vehicle exports fell amid trade tensions.
- Groei containers verzacht impact van dalende bulktrafieken en congestie in eerste jaarhelft
Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a 4.3% drop in total cargo in H1 2025, with container growth offsetting bulk declines amid ongoing terminal congestion.
- Tariff chaos: Antwerp-Bruges faces congestion crisis
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is experiencing congestion and export declines due to US tariffs on vehicles, impacting logistics and trade flows.
- Kirsti Gjertsen (Port of Antwerp-Bruges): “Samen sterk op autotrafiek”
Kirsti Gjertsen has been managing the automotive segment at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the world's largest car port, and was awarded best student at ECG Academy.
- 20250618_Restauratie Oosterweelkerkje_NL
Restoration of the historic Oosterweelkerkje church is underway to transform it into an information and meeting center linked to modern mobility projects.
- Belgian unions to stage national strike on 25 June
Belgian unions will strike on 25 June, likely worsening existing congestion and supply chain issues at the Port of Antwerp.
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