Port of Antwerp-Bruges

As the wind blows, so goes the Bow Olympus! 🌬️This week, the chemical tanker of the Norwegian shipping company Odfjell SE underwent a major upgrade at EDR Antwerp Shipyard. The sail developer bound4blue has customised innovative suction sails for the vessel. These are hard sails that harness wind energy to propel the ship. This technology reduces the vessel's emissions and contributes to more sustainable tanker shipping. ♻️ The Bow Olympus will be fitted with four suction sails, each 22 metres long. By the end of the week, the tanker will depart with the new sails for a second maiden trip across the Atlantic. 🌊 More details ⬇️! #SustainablePort #Sails #InnovationIsKey

#CrewMember Working on a cruise ship can be intense, and no one knows that better than Luana (29)! Taking a quick break in the Portside lounge in Zeebrugge, she enjoys a rare moment to herself. ☕⏸️ “I’ve been working onboard the MSC Preziosa as a program hostess since October 2024,” says the Brazilian crew member. “With my colleagues, I put together the daily program for guests. 📰 Think of it as a newspaper with some short sections, interviews, and practical info about discounts and events.” Curious about the best part of her job? Read her full story on 🚢 https://bit.ly/41GtMyv. MSC Cruises #PortsideLounge #Cruises

From 3 to 7 March, a delegation from our port took part in the Belgian economic mission to India. As a key strategic partner, India plays a vital role thanks to its strong industrial capacity, fast-growing economy, and commitment to renewable energy. ♻️ During the mission, GH2 India, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) and Belgian Hydrogen Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support policy development for hydrogen and alternative energy sources. In addition, we had the honour of hosting several events, including the ‘Excellence Through Sangam’ gala alongside Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). In the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, we celebrated the strong partnerships between our two countries and our shared ambitions for a global sustainable future. We are looking forward to more partnerships and would like to thank everyone for their valuable participation during the economic mission. APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center, Port of Antwerp-Bruges International #India #EconomicMission #Partnerships

No, we won’t colour all things pink today. That is not what International Women’s Day is about. At all. Sure thing women are, unfortunately, underrepresented in the port business. Do we want more women in nautical and technical jobs? Yes! 🙌 Is that easy to achieve? No! 🥺 At the Port of Antwerp-Bruges port authorities, only 15% of over 1000 people working in the operations department is a woman. Not unlogical when you know girls and women are underrepresented in STEM education. So it is not easy to get that figure balanced. Projects such as project Olivia by agentschap Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust (MDK) try to #AccelerateAction and get things right: https://lnkd.in/enemu4HD. So, women in the port business: Let you be heard! 👇 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomensDay

Multimodal transport? That’s our sport! 🏁 Whether by rail, water or fast overnight. Just like a triathlete, we are trained to excel in every discipline to get your cargo where you want it. Speed, frequency, reliability, or efficiency… What’s the perfect match for your cargo? 🤔 Find your ideal route with the Routescanner on 🗺️ https://lnkd.in/edmXVQBt. Ready, set, go! #MultimodaltranSPORT #Connectivity

Develop your project at Europe’s gateway! 🗺️ The Maritime Logistics Zone in the outer port of Zeebrugge offers a strategic location and international connectivity for distribution, storage and fast-moving goods. From 27 February to 9 May 2025, the port launches a tendering process for interested companies to invest in this 8.5-hectare site. 📝 The tender focuses on logistics projects related to deep-sea and short-sea activities. More details and registration on 🚢 https://lnkd.in/e7FqYD5C. #MaritimeLogisticsZone #Shortsea #Deepsea

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal is out. Now it’s time to act. One year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders, industry and worker representatives from across Europe met in Antwerp to discuss the just-published #CleanIndustrialDeal with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The message is clear: #DelivertheDeal! Port of Rotterdam

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐂𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Port of Antwerp-Bruges: 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐂𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 🚀 Our flagship charging hub at Truck Parking Ketenis now features 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐌𝐂𝐒) 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. MCS enables ultra-fast charging, cutting charging times by 90% and eliminating one of the biggest barriers to electrifying freight transport. The 𝟮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 from Power Electronics with a 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭,𝟰𝟰𝟬 𝗸𝗪 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, expand the hub to 22 charging bays, making it one of the largest in Europe. "MCS technology enables the widespread adoption of electric trucks, making long-haul transport viable and sustainable. This deployment marks a significant milestone in creating Europe’s first MCS corridor. We are confident this milestone will reinforce Europe’s leadership in sustainable mobility solutions," concluded Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence. The pilot truck was a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600, tested in Valencia, Spain a while ago. Milence invites all truck manufacturers developing MCS-compatible vehicles to collaborate and test their models within the expanding network. The future of road transport is electric, and we are committed to leading this transition by building Europe’s largest public charging network and ensuring a fast, reliable, and seamless charging experience. Read more about this milestone here: https://lnkd.in/eaSXUaRs #Milence #MCS #ElectricTrucking

Progress is in full swing! 💪 The transformation of the Europa Terminal has been underway for nearly two years. Over the past months, we’ve been working hard on:   ✅ demolishing part of the old quay wall, ✅ constructing the new quay wall, ✅ installing new automated stacking cranes.   With this large-scale modernisation, we are joining forces with PSA Belgium to increase our container capacity and upgrade the infrastructure to meet future demands. Curious to see more? Watch the 📹 below! More details on https://lnkd.in/eJeUaV9m. PSA Belgium, Boskalis, HERBOSCH-KIERE, Artes Group, Eiffage #Container #EuropaTerminal #Update

This year we celebrate 150 years of towage services! 🙌 The story of the Antwerp towage service actualy began in 1863. Ships then no longer had to pay tolls on the Scheldt. The result? Traffic on the river increased, and a towage service became necessary. On the Scheldt itself, a private company was operating; at the docks, a towage company through a concession from the City of Antwerp. But on 2 June 1875, the Antwerp city council decided to purchase that company's three steam tugs and provide its own towing service. Today, 150 years later, the towage service is still alive and kicking. And it has evolved considerably! Curious how? 👉 Read the full article on https://lnkd.in/eN9SUTVb. #150yearsTowage #150jaarSleep #PortOfAntwerpBruges