Port of Antwerp-Bruges

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Rob Smeets has been named as the new chief executive of the Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority for a six-year term, following a competitive selection process that attracted strong interest from candidates nationally and internationally.

5th June 2026

Antwerp-Bruges names new CEO

5th June 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Talking to major container ports in the North Europe region offers an insight into strategies and plans to remain competitive and continuing to support cargo flows. Dean Davison outlines a range of key port investments

5th May 2026

Market Expectations

5th May 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Digital transition is a core pillar of development for the port industry. Dean Davison assesses projects and approaches currently underway in several North European ports and the rationale for the strategy.

5th May 2026

The Digital Nervous System

5th May 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

DP World has taken part in a self-driving vehicle trial in mixed traffic at its Antwerp Gateway terminal. 

12th March 2026

Self-Driving Trial in DPW Antwerp

12th March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Tanzania has taken a step to strengthen port investment and port efficiency across African ports through a high-level study visit to Europe’s Port of Antwerp–Bruges.

6th January 2026

Tanzania advances its port efficiency drive

6th January 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

A new partnership created under the auspices of the WARRaNT project aims to enhance safe, secure and resilient marine digitalisation across Europe’s maritime sector.

7th July 2025

Building a smarter resilient marine industry

7th July 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A significant milestone in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’s sustainability efforts was achieved with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats, including the groundbreaking Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric reversed stern drive tugboat.

29th November 2024

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches electric tugs

29th November 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has reported a total throughput of 210.5 million tonnes over the first nine months of 2024, reflecting a 3% increase from the previous year.

23rd October 2024

Antwerp-Bruges sees growth despite challenges

23rd October 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Bucking a global trend of stagnating container movement, throughput at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium has risen in the first half of the year.

18th July 2024

Throughput at Antwerp-Bruges rises

18th July 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has received nine submissions for the 16th edition of its ESPO Award.

15th July 2024

Nine ports compete for ESPO Award

15th July 2024