The Memorandum of Understanding expands on the \u2018One Belt One Road\u2019 strategic plan launched by China in 2013 to help link Chinese industrial cities more closely with commercial centres elsewhere in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.<\/p>\n
Antwerp has been identified as an important region and, through this agreement, ICBC will bring the port authority to the attention of investors and customers.<\/p>\n
Luc Arnouts, chief commercial officer of the Antwerp Port Authority said: \u201cOur efforts are directed at strengthening the positions of both sides as part of the One Belt One Road project.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAntwerp is an attractive partner not only because of its location in the heart of Europe; its many overseas shipping connections make Antwerp a leading port at the western end of the modern \u2018Silk Road\u2019,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The port has been keen to increase its market share in China and in 2015 its efforts were reflected in the freight figures, which saw the volume of shipping trade with China rise by almost 40%.<\/p>\n
The agreement was signed at the official opening of the ICBC\u2019s Antwerp branch in Brasschaat Castle, adding to its existing branch in Brussels and expanding the bank\u2019s presence in Belgium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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