Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam call for Clean Industrial Deal

The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam are urging the European Commission to prioritize large-scale investments in Europe’s industrial competitiveness ahead of the release of the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal.

The European ports emphasized that “Europe’s strategic autonomy, energy transition, and economic prosperity are at stake.”

As key energy, logistics, and industrial hubs, these two leading European ports can play a pivotal role in executing the European Union’s...

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Antwerp-Bruges unveils Europe’s first electric tugboat; Another five to join port’s fleet

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats, including the pioneering Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric RSD (Reversed Stern Drive) tugboat.

This milestone aligns with the Belgian port’s ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Volta 1 sets a new standard in maritime innovation as an entirely emission-free tugboat. Equipped with a 70-ton bollard pull and powerful batteries that recharge in just...

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Overview of Major European Ports’ Rail Connectivity

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Iberian ports gain momentum, while Low Countries face challenges amid Red Sea disruptions

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges surpasses 10 million TEU threshold in 9M2024

The total container throughput of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges reached 10.15 million TEUs in the first nine months of the year, translating to a 6.8% year-on-year growth. It is important to note that nearly one in 10 of the containers handled by the Belgian port is a reefer box. In the first nine months of 2024, the number of full reefers increased by 9.7%, accounting for 8.5% of total container throughput.

“Demand for container transport remains strong, while the ongoing geopolitical and economic...

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Drones: New tool for shipping stakeholders to maximize efficiency

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are rapidly being adopted across various sectors of maritime and shipping operations due to their versatility and the ability to perform tasks remotely.

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Unifly drives over 7,000 drone operations at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Unifly celebrates five years since its key role in the SAFIR (Safe and Flexible Integration of Initial U-space Services in a Real Environment) project, which transformed drone operations at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Through rigorous testing and real-world application, SAFIR demonstrated the tangible benefits of drone technology in one of Europe’s largest and busiest ports. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges serves as a benchmark for advanced drone integration, driving improvements in operational...

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PSA Belgium accelerates shore power installation at Europe Terminal

PSA Belgium announced that its Europa Terminal at the port of Antwerp-Bruges will have an advanced shore power installation by 2026.

With a capacity of 7.5 megawatts, up to 100 container ships will be able to switch to green power each year, resulting in a CO2 reduction of more than 10,300 tons, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of about 625 average households in Europe.

“This €10 million (US$110 million) investment, partially funded by VLAIO – Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is...

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European operators enhance Belgium-Spain rail connections

Rail connections from Antwerp and Zeebrugge to Spain are being significantly expanded. Services between Antwerp and Catalonia will become more frequent, and a new rail link to Madrid is being introduced.

Hupac, with Lineas as its traction partner, will increase the frequency of its existing services between Antwerp and Catalonia to 10 weekly departures. The Antwerp-Catalonia Line, which departs from the Combinant terminal in Antwerp, will serve terminals in Perpignan (Roussillon) and Barcelona...

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