Leadership change at Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO
Behind the scenes, discussions about a change in leadership at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges had been underway for some time. The organisation is at the start of a new strategic phase, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation. In...
External conditions impact Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ quarterly results
Weather, strikes and geopolitics weigh on volumes, with recovery in March and continued investments in the future In the first quarter of 2026, Port of Antwerp‑Bruges handled 65.5 million tons of maritime cargo, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the same p...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges stands firm in a challenging first half of 2026
Cargo handling declined by 2.4%, the market share of containers remained stable, and investments are bolstering the future. In the first half of 2026, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 133.9 million tonnes of maritime cargo, a decline of 2.4% compared with t...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens trade relations with India during visit by Prime Minister De Wever
Following Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s official visit to India, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and partners will bring together Belgian and Indian policymakers and business leaders in Mumbai on 4 September to discuss the opportunities created by the India-EU ...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges sees strong recovery in container throughput in volatile trading environment
In the first nine months of 2026, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 200.9 million tonnes of goods, 0.8% less than in the same period last year. After a first half of the year marked by consecutive operational disruptions, container throughput recovered stron...
