Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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...

https://container-news.com/port-of-antwerp-bruges-surpasses-10-million-teu-threshold-in-9m2024/

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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https://container-news.com/drones-new-tool-for-shipping-stakeholders-to-maximize-efficiency/

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...

https://container-news.com/unifly-drives-over-7000-drone-operations-at-port-of-antwerp-bruges/

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...

https://container-news.com/psa-belgium-accelerates-shore-power-installation-at-europe-terminal/

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...

https://container-news.com/european-operators-enhance-belgium-spain-rail-connections/

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches electric-built bike path

In the Antwerp port area, a new 350-meter bike path has been built using electric machinery, marking a significant step in maintaining cycling infrastructure and aligning with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ ambitious climate goals.

This project, the first of its kind in Belgium to use a combination of electric machines for a bike path of this scale, is part of the port’s broader effort to reduce direct and indirect CO2 emissions. The University of Antwerp is also involved in the project developing...

https://container-news.com/port-of-antwerp-bruges-launches-electric-built-bike-path/

Top 10 Container Ports in Europe: Piraeus position at risk

PortEconomics member Theo Notteboom compiled a table showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top 15 container ports in the European Union during the first six months of the year.

“While 2023 was characterized by a strong to moderate traffic decline in most ports, the first half of 2024 brought double-digit growth in seven of the top 15 ports,” pointed out Notteboom.

As seen in the table, Portugal’s port of Sines, Spain’s ports of Valencia and Barcelona, France’s HAROPA complex, Germany’s...

https://container-news.com/top-10-container-ports-in-europe-piraeus-position-at-risk/

Ports of Indiana and Antwerp-Bruges partner on container trade and green shipping

Representatives from the Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to advance critical economic and environmental initiatives for the ports.

This significant agreement formalizes a commitment from the partners to collaborate on enhancing economic growth, container shipping, decarbonization, port security, and technology integration.

The meeting featured Jody Peacock, CEO of Ports of Indiana, Wim Dillen, International Development...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-indiana-and-antwerp-bruges-partner-on-container-trade-and-green-shipping/

Evergreen vessel marks draft-record in Zeebrugge

Evergreen’s container vessel Ever Greet successfully docked in the West Flanders port in Zeebrugge, Belgium on 17 July.

Below the water level, the boxship of 399.98 meters long and 58.80 meters wide had a draft of 16.3 meters, which is 10 centimeters deeper than the previous record. Ever Greet docked after a long journey from Sri Lanka and had 17,989 TEU onboard. The extra centimeters of draft allow ships to carry more cargo.

In Zeebrugge, 400 TEUs were unloaded, just enough to reduce the ship’s...

https://container-news.com/evergreen-vessel-marks-draft-record-in-zeebrugge/

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