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Monday, December 9, 2019
Incident Video: APL Containership Collapses Crane at Port of Antwerp
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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: 526

Monday, March 11, 2019
Watch: Strong Winds Topple Containers at Port of Antwerp
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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: 649

Monday, May 14, 2018
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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: 85

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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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: 18

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Oil Tanker Grounds on Scheldt River After Run-In with Bulk Carrier
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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: 118

Thursday, October 20, 2016
Car Carrier Catches Fire at Antwerp Dock
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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: 250

Friday, September 23, 2016
Port of Antwerp Opens Awe-Inspiring New Headquarters -PHOTOS
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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: 140

Friday, July 8, 2016
EU to Investigate Tax Exemptions for Belgian, French Ports
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EU to Investigate Tax Exemptions for Belgian, French Ports

BRUSSELS, July 8 (Reuters) – The European Commission opened on Friday two investigations into whether tax exemptions for Belgian and French ports breach

July 8, 2016
Total Views: 13

Friday, February 26, 2016
Explosion Rocks Waste Plant at Port of Antwerp
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Explosion Rocks Waste Plant at Port of Antwerp

A tank at an industrial waste management plant exploded at the port of Antwerp in northern Belgium on Friday, with authorities telling nearby residents to shut

February 26, 2016
Total Views: 38

Friday, January 15, 2016
EU Opens Investigation into Port of Antwerp Container Terminal Operators
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EU Opens Investigation into Port of Antwerp Container Terminal Operators

BRUSSELS, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Friday it had opened an in-depth investigation into alleged state aid to two container

January 15, 2016
Total Views: 28

Wednesday, September 16, 2015
First LNG Bunkering of a Ship in Port of Antwerp
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First LNG Bunkering of a Ship in Port of Antwerp

  The Port of Antwerp has successfully completed its first truck-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation on a seagoing vessel, the port

September 16, 2015
Total Views: 35

Monday, April 27, 2015
New World’s Largest Lock at Port of Antwerp Being Filled With Water
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New World’s Largest Lock at Port of Antwerp Being Filled With Water

About 1 and a half million cubic meters of water is now being pumped into the new Deurganck dock lock at the Port of Antwerp, which is set to become

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 159

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Three Dockworkers Killed While Unloading Coal at Port of Antwerp
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Three Dockworkers Killed While Unloading Coal at Port of Antwerp

Three dockworkers were killed last Saturday at the Port of Antwerp after unloading coal from an open hatch cargo ship. The three workers were reported to have

April 16, 2015
Total Views: 196

Friday, December 12, 2014
Grounded Containership Blocks Port of Antwerp
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Grounded Containership Blocks Port of Antwerp

Traffic for large ships heading towards the Belgian port of Antwerp was temporarily blocked on Friday after a giant container ship ran aground outside the

December 12, 2014
Total Views: 39

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Antwerp Seeks Operator for Permanent LNG Bunkering Station for Barges
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Antwerp Seeks Operator for Permanent LNG Bunkering Station for Barges

The Port of Antwerp is seeking an operator for a permanent LNG bunkering station for barges operating within European

November 4, 2014
Total Views: 60

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
WATCH: World’s Largest Ship Arrives in Antwerp
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WATCH: World’s Largest Ship Arrives in Antwerp

On Saturday October 19th, the fourth Maersk Triple-E Class vessel MV Mary Maersk arrived at the Deurganckdock in the Port of Antwerp in

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 35
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