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Samples reveal substandard fuel in European port

There is still a very high number of oil samples in Antwerp that do not meet specifications. Lloyd's Register warns shipowners they should be careful when bunkering in the area.

Major European port secures huge investment in gas facility

Europe's largest petrochemical company, Ineos, will spend USD 3.36 billion on installing a huge gas facility in the Port of Antwerp. "We believe this investment will reverse years of decline in the sector," says CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The Port of Antwerp foresees capacity challenges after new boost

The Port of Antwerp saw new growth in the first half, with a record high May. However, the port is about to reach its maximum capacity for containers, says CEO.

Bunker companies cleared of cartel suspicions in major ports

Dutch regulators are in talks with bunker companies to ensure increased transparency in terms of bunker fuel prices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Belgian port has Brexit Britain in its sights

The Port of Antwerp saw trade with the UK drop 5 percent in 2017, and the European Sea Organisation said in March that Brexit risks "turning ports into bottlenecks."

Port of Antwerp grows across most cargo segments in 2017

Major Belgian port Antwerp grew across virtually all freight types in this year's first three quarters – only one segment suffered a setback. Port Authority CEO believes in maintained growth going forward.

Antwerp snatches market shares from neighbor ports

The Port of Antwerp had a record year in 2016. The port grew in container freight, while stealing freight from the major competitors in Rotterdam and Hamburg.

Rotterdam opens dispute about state aid at Europe's major ports

Europe's largest port, Rotterdam, is demanding full transparency in the state aid for competing ports such as Antwerp and Hamburg, after the EU Parliament recently passed a port package which has been in the works for 15 years.

Antwerp surpasses Rotterdam on large container vessel calls

Since March this year, Antwerp has overtaken Rotterdam as the most important port in Northern Europe in terms of the number of monthly calls by deep sea container carriers, according to a new analysis from SeaIntel.

Antwerp reports sharp rise in ultra large container vessels

66 percent more ultra large container vessels called in the port of Antwerp during the first half year than in the same period of 2015. Despite declining bulk volumes, the port anticipates another record year.

Antwerp broke its own container record in 2015

Europe's second-largest container port reports steady growth in the total amount of handled freight in the past year. Container grew big-time while oil and dry bulk volumes noted a more modest growth.

Port of Antwerp under investigation for illegal state aid

EU Commission is now investigating the Port of Antwerp for a possible breach of regulations regarding state aid given to the container operators PSA Antwerp and Antwerp Gateway.

Massive growth in oil products through Rotterdam

The amount of oil products handled by the major Dutch port increased by close to 30 percent in the first six months of the year. Container business also improved.

Busan unveils major port expansion

With new expansion plans, Korea's Busan Port aims to handle 13 million TEU of transshipment cargo by 2020, ranking it number two in the world.

Europe's major ports gain strength from container

Europe's two largest container ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp, can look back on a strong first half of the year with massive growth. The positive development is especially attributable to the container market, where bigger ships and news alliances are pushing volumes upwards, they write.

Antwerp Port starts 2015 in strong form

The major Belgian port grew 5.9 percent overall in the first three months of the year. The port authority is pleased with the result, but warns against excessive optimism in a shipping market that remains challenged.

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