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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ports

Europol Reveals How Organized Crime Infiltrates Major European Ports

Joint analysis report reveals how criminal networks exploit misappropriated container reference codes to smuggle drugs and illegal goods into the EU. Europol

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 1924

Sunday, March 26, 2023
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Shipping

Russia-Bound Containers Stuck At Antwerp Port For Over A Year

By Mohi Narayan and Neha Arora NEW DELHI, March 24 (Reuters) – Five Russia-bound containers from India’s Jindal Stainless Ltd

March 26, 2023
Total Views: 2226

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Ports

Carriers Urged to Stick to Schedule as North Europe Port Volumes Fall

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The two biggest North European hub ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, handled fewer containers in the first half of

July 27, 2022
Total Views: 1053

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Shipping

North Europe Container Ports at Capacity Ahead of Peak Season

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – With a wave of import containers expected from Shanghai’s reopening and peak season just around the corner, North

June 1, 2022
Total Views: 1366

Friday, April 29, 2022
Ports

Belgian Ports of Antwerp and Zeebruge Officially Combine

The Belgian ports of Antwerp and Zeebruge have officially combined, creating Europe’s largest export port. The two cities signed the shareholders’

April 29, 2022
Total Views: 1182

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Shipping

Port of Antwerp Adapting to Loss of Russian Shipping Volumes, CEO Says

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) – The Port of Antwerp is adapting to losing shipping trade with Russia and its merger with the

April 28, 2022
Total Views: 2630

Saturday, January 15, 2022
Ports

Port of Antwerp Sees A Rise In Container Ship Traffic In January

By Kevin Varley (Bloomberg)–Port congestion was rising in Western Europe early Friday as the combined anchorage areas for Antwerp-Zeebrugge saw the

January 15, 2022
Total Views: 2571

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Ports

Port of Antwerp Sees Volume Growth Despite Pandemic Disruption

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The Port of Antwerp recorded a year-on-year rise in the volume of cargo handled for the first seven months of

August 18, 2021
Total Views: 417

Monday, July 26, 2021
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Ports

Belgium Expands Vaccination Campaign to All Seafarers

The government of Belgium has expanded its seafarer vaccination campaign to include all seafarers visiting Belgian ports, regardless of nationality. Starting

July 26, 2021
Total Views: 1014

Friday, February 12, 2021
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Ports

Combined Antwerp and Zeebrugge Port to Rival Rotterdam

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – A new superport is set to be created in north-west Europe after the Belgian ports of Antwerp

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 2935

Shipping

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Agree to Merge

The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have reached an agreement to join forces through the merger of the two ports. The unification is expected to take about a

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 1441

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Maritime News

Pandemic Leads to Mixed Results for North Europe’s Top Container Hubs

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Blanked sailings and network changes resulted in a mixed bag of throughput results at North Europe’s top two container

July 29, 2020
Total Views: 41

Thursday, June 25, 2020
Maritime News

Tanker Quarantined in Antwerp with COVID-19 Outbreak Onboard

June 25 (Reuters) – The Belgian port of Antwerp has quarantined a Maltese-flagged oil tanker until at least July 4 after more than half of its crew

June 25, 2020
Total Views: 41

Monday, December 9, 2019
Maritime News

Incident Video: APL Containership Collapses Crane at Port of Antwerp

A giant ship-to-shore container crane at the Port of Antwerp collapsed Monday after it was struck by a containership in heavy weather. The accident took place

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 393

Monday, March 11, 2019
Ports

Watch: Strong Winds Topple Containers at Port of Antwerp

Check out this video filmed Sunday at the Port of Antwerp as strong winds pummeled the area. According to the uploader, the port experienced hurricane-force

March 11, 2019
Total Views: 533

Monday, May 14, 2018
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Maritime News

Port of Antwerp Exploring Carbon Capture to Help Fight Climate Change

The Port of Antwerp is looking into the possibility of using carbon capture as one way of helping fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas

May 14, 2018
Total Views: 64

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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Maritime News

Belgian Port on the Front Line Has Brexit Britain in Its Sights

By Dara Doyle (Bloomberg) — At Antwerp’s sprawling port, the ripples from Brexit are already apparent. The Belgian port saw trade with the U.K. drop 5

April 3, 2018
Total Views: 14

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
News

Oil Tanker Grounds on Scheldt River After Run-In with Bulk Carrier

A 188-meter oil tanker ran aground on the Western Scheldt while departing the Port of Antwerp on Wednesday following a close encounter with a bulk carrier,

September 20, 2017
Total Views: 78

Thursday, October 20, 2016
News

Car Carrier Catches Fire at Antwerp Dock

A serious fire broke out overnight in the cargo area of a pure car and truck carrier docked at the Port of Antwerp.  According to reports the fire erupted

October 20, 2016
Total Views: 113

Friday, September 23, 2016
Maritime News

Port of Antwerp Opens Awe-Inspiring New Headquarters -PHOTOS

By Marilyn Haigh ANTWERP, Belgium, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Europe’s second-biggest port has cut a distinct new shape into its skyline. Architect Zaha

September 23, 2016
Total Views: 98