Antwerp News
Germany and Belgium Seize a Record 23 Tonnes of Cocaine Found in Shipping ContainersCustoms authorities in Germany and Belgium have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday.25 February 2021 Thursday 10:02
Port of Antwerp to survey operations with dronesThe Port of Antwerp has announced it will work with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to expand use of drone technology in port operations.05 November 2020 Thursday 11:50
Hapag-Lloyd to upgrade its EMX serviceHapag-Lloyd has announced it will restructure the East – Mediterranean Express (EMX) service in order to further enhance its North Europe-Mediterranean product.23 October 2020 Friday 16:30
Port of Antwerp fighting corona infections with a smart braceletThe Port of Antwerp is teaming up with the tech company Rombit to prevent corona infections by using a digital bracelet that ensures social distancing.20 April 2020 Monday 15:01
World Ports Conference 2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 FearsThe International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has canceled the IAPH 2020 World Ports Conference, which was due to be held from March 17 to 19 in Antwerp, Belgium.04 March 2020 Wednesday 16:34
Belgium: 7 Industry Players Team Up on Hydrogen TransportSeven maritime industry players and stakeholders have joined forces to promote hydrogen as a form of energy that will help reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium.19 December 2019 Thursday 15:39
Shipping Resumed after Crane Collapse at AntwerpAll operations in the river Scheldt and terminals at the Port of Antwerpen, Belgium, have been resumed, following the crane collapse at DP World Antwerpen’s quay on Monday afternoon, December 9.12 December 2019 Thursday 09:40
Antwerp, Zeebrugge Ports Kick Off Merger TalksBelgian Port of Antwerp and Port of Zeebrugge have given the green light for starting negotiations regarding a possible merger.19 October 2019 Saturday 11:20
Antwerp sees increased box volumesThe total freight volume handled by Port of Antwerp rose during January-September 2019 by 1.1 per cent, compared with the same period last year.18 October 2019 Friday 14:05
Port of Antwerp is expanding, but not its eco-footprintThe ecological footprint of Port of Antwerp remains stable while freight volume and industrial output continue to rise.01 October 2019 Tuesday 15:05
Bomin Exits Bunker Markets in Singapore, AntwerpThe Bomin Group, a supplier of marine fuels, has announced that it will exit the bunker markets in Singapore and Antwerp.24 September 2018 Monday 11:30
Antwerp Introduces Autonomous Sounding BoatThe Port of Antwerp has introduced a fully-autonomous sounding boat, Echodrone, to supplement its other operational sounding boat, the Echo.13 August 2018 Monday 11:10
Port of Antwerp Fire Under ControlA fire at the Port of Antwerp has been brought under control, but may continue to burn for several days.13 August 2018 Monday 09:40
Port of Antwerp Tests Autonomous Sounding BoatPort of Antwerp has reached a new milestone with the introduction of a fully automatic sounding boat that employs unique technology.11 August 2018 Saturday 12:30
Antwerp Port, Fluxys Team Up for CO2 CaptureThe climate target of getting Belgian CO2 emissions 35% lower by 2030 is a formidable challenge.10 May 2018 Thursday 16:11
Fluxys to Add a Permanent LNG Bunkering Facility in AntwerpFluxys has taken over the concession in the port of Antwerp at quay 526-528 to make liquefied natural gas (LNG) available as an alternative fuel for ships and barges30 April 2018 Monday 16:54
Douala Cameroon, Antwerp Join HandsThe ports of Antwerp and Douala in Cameroon are to collaborate closely with each other over the next five years.08 March 2018 Thursday 17:28
Antwerp Port Focus on Container Barge HandlingThe Antwerp port community has drawn up an action plan to make container barge handling in the port more efficient. Container handling has come under heavy pressure in some shipping terminals over the past few months.11 November 2017 Saturday 15:21
Large Containership Runs Aground on Scheldt River Near Antwerp – UPDATEShipping traffic to and from the port of Antwerp was suspended Monday after a large containership failed to make a turn and ran aground on the Scheldt river.15 August 2017 Tuesday 10:52
