Port of Antwerp deploys autonomous drones for safety enforcement
Enabling the port of the future In order to maintain safety in the complex port environment, Port of Antwerp is deploying an autonomous drone for the first time. The fully autonomous drone will be testing various use cases in the field of inspection and c...
Port of Antwerp and PSA Antwerp upgrade Europa Terminal as part of sustainable growth
To enable Europa Terminal to handle the largest container vessels, Port of Antwerp is planning to deepen the quay wall of this terminal in dialogue with PSA Antwerp, the operator of the terminal. To this end, the current quay wall will be completely demol...
FlexFueler 002 makes LNG bunkering available throughout Port of Antwerp
New LNG bunker vessel from Fluxys and Titan LNG supports energy transition Port of Antwerp, Fluxys, and Titan LNG have celebrated the christening of a new LNG bunker barge; the FlexFueler 002. Owned by gas infrastructure group, Fluxys and leading physica...
Certified Pick up in Port of Antwerp enters next phase
Collecting containers based on identity instead of PIN code The new digital process for releasing containers at the Port of Antwerp, known as Certified Pick up (CPu), is entering its next phase. Instead of using PIN codes, containers will be picked up bas...
First candidates for NextGen District at port of Antwerp announced
Start of second round of market consultation for pioneers in circularity Last October, Port of Antwerp launched the first round of a market consultation for the NextGen District, the former General Motors site in the port area. As a result of this consult...
Temporary barge quay at Europa Terminal to guarantee smooth service during works
Start of first phase involves deepening quayside The first phase of the renewal of the Europa Terminal is underway. To keep offering the same level of service during the extensive works and to continue to encourage the modal shift, a new barge quay has be...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges limits impact of economic instability
The total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 139 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, a fall of 5.5% compared to the same period last year. While the global economic situation is causing a drop in demand for container transport, othe...
Continued economic instability impacts Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ throughput figures
Market share of containers on the rise After nine months, the total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 204.4 million tonnes, a drop of 6% compared to the same period last year. The still unstable geopolitical and economic conditions are negatively i...
Port of Antwerp Bruges’ quarterly figures reflect resilience
Container throughput picks up again The total cargo throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges amounted to 70.4 million tonnes in the first quarter of this year, a rise of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. In an ongoing complex geopolitical and macroe...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat
Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented a world premier: the Methatug. This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port’s fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project ...
Strong container throughput drives Port of Antwerp-Bruges growth despite challenging market conditions
Positive trend in container throughput continues; geopolitical situation slows growth in other product groups. After nine months, Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw a total throughput of 210.5 million tonnes, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last yea...
Six new energy-efficient tugboats arrive in Antwerp: a milestone with Europe’s first electric tugboat
A new milestone in the greening of Port of Antwerp-Bruges: six energy-efficient tugboats, including the groundbreaking Volta 1, have arrived in the Antwerp port. The Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric RSD tugboat, exemplifies the port’s ambition...
Annual figures for Port of Antwerp-Bruges show growth despite challenging times
Resilience, sustainability and collaboration as drivers of growth. Port of Antwerp-Bruges will close 2024 with 2.3% growth in total throughput, amounting to 278 million tons. Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the port is showing re...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the Volta 1: Europe’s first electric tugboat
Fleet renewal continues with five additional energy-efficient RSD tugs Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is launching the Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat. The launch marks an important step in the port’s integrated greening programm...
Container growth softens impact of declining bulk traffic and congestion in first half of 2025
In the first six months of 2025, the total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 137.2 million tonnes, a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period last year. While container and RoRo traffic saw growth, both dry and liquid bulk volumes declined. Con...
Mixed picture for Port of Antwerp-Bruges in volatile trade climate
Container traffic stabilises, bulk traffic under pressure due to international uncertainty In the first nine months of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of maritime goods, a decrease of 3.8% compared with the same period last year....
Reminder Press invite: Annual Review 2025 & Outlook 2026
On 27 January 2026 at 14:00 (UTC/GMT +01:00), we will look back on the past year and present the 2025 results of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. We will also outline how we are preparing for the challenges and opportunities of 2026. The press event will be h...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges ends 2025 with resilience in a turbulent trading climate
United States becomes largest trade partner despite import tariffs Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and industrial action weighed on the activities of Port of Antwerp-Bruges in 2025. Total throughput declined but remains broadly in line with p...
