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A breeze: keeping medicines cool from start to finish Paragraphs Media FILM_Thuishaven_Pharma_ENG_2025 Title Never too hot or too cold Heading type H2 Text Pharmaceuticals are sensitive to heat and cold. Even a small difference in temperature can affect performance. Therefore, all links in the logistics chain follow the European Good Distribution Practice (GDP) directive. That dictates how to safely store and transport medicines, vaccines and medical equipment.  Heading type H2 Text In the port, this takes place in GDP-certified refrigerated storage and refrigerated containers. Sensors continuously measure the temperature and humidity and immediately sound the alarm in the event of deviations. Text alignment Right Background color Transparent Media Reefers_2021 Title From reefer to warehouse Heading type H3 Text One specialised player in the port is Yusen Logistics . Stefan Durt , sales manager at Yusen Logistics , sees more and more manufacturers switching from air freight to sea freight because they want to reduce theircarbon emissions .     Yusen Logistics uses a smart warehouse where unmanned trucks automatically put pallets in the right place. This allows them to completely unload a reefer in as little as 20 minutes. Title Check, double check Heading type H2 Text Quality is key. As such, the Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP) regularly monitors the warehouses. These checks are on top of those by the manufacturers, who frequently dispatch their own pharmacists to verify proper storage of their products.  Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Yusen Logistics_Melsele_2025 Heading type H3 Text Companies take a test sample from each incoming medicine. Only when that is approved may the product go to the European market. Reports are also sent to customers to confirm that the temperature remained steady during storage. Title You might also find this interesting Related content Pharma Background color Dark Blue Center items Off Introduction Many pharmaceutical products require a specific temperature to maintain their quality. At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, companies monitor the cold chain around the clock. Teaser title A breeze: keeping medicines cool from start to finish Teaser text Many pharmaceutical products require a specific temperature to maintain their quality. At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, companies monitor the cold chain around the clock. Teaser image Reefers_2021 Date 2025-12-05T12:00:00 Tags Harbour stories Enable social sharing On Exclude from search Off Publication date Fri, 05/12/2025 - 10:23

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<p>Many pharmaceutical products require a specific temperature to maintain their quality. At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, companies monitor the cold chain around the clock.</p>

A breeze: keeping medicines cool from start to finish

On board you feel the difference Paragraphs Title Who does what? Heading type H2 Text Chris : "I am a ship's engineer on the Hydrotug. I am responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all technical systems on board. Including the engine, generators, and auxiliary systems. If something goes wrong during a voyage, I am the one who finds the problem and solves it." Text If something goes wrong during a voyage, I am the one who finds the problem and solves it. Author Chris Eyskens Background color Transparent Sub text Ship's engineer at Technical Fleet Media Havenklap_ChrisEyskens_2025 Heading type H2 Text Guy : "The crew handles first-line maintenance, while we at Technical Fleet take care of the heavier work. As a project and maintenance engineer, I oversee periodic maintenance, overhauls and the construction of new tugboats, such as the Hydrotug." Title What new skills have been added in the areas of data, electronics and safety? Heading type H2 Text Guy : "Where there used to be a single warning light that flashed when a problem arose, we now track roughly a thousand parameters via software. This requires specialists across a range of disciplines, from radar and radio to engine control and steering systems."   Chris : "We carry out fewer major repairs on board now than we used to. If there is any risk of further damage, we take the tugboat out of service and switch to another boat. We record our findings in the fleet management system, and Technical Fleet takes it from there." Text I oversee periodic maintenance, overhauls and the construction of new tugboats, such as the Hydrotug. Author Guy Van Beethoven Background color Transparent Sub text Project & maintenance engineer at Technical Fleet Media Havenklap_GuyVanBeethoven_2025 Title What prompted the switch to Reversed Stern Drive (RSD) propulsion? Heading type H3 Text Guy : “To achieve climate targets. Even with reduced engine power, we can match – and in some cases exceed – the towing capacity of a tugboat equipped with Voith Schneider Propellers."   Chris : The major difference lies in the new construction and comfort requirements. In the past you, spent the entire day on board with constant vibrations, and you’d come home smelling of diesel. That's a lot less the case today."   Guy : "Reduced vibration and noise also lead to less fatigue and improved safety, since you notice irregularities sooner. The ergonomics have also improved: the steering position is now ‘facing the work’ rather than sideways, which is better for the neck and shoulders during long shifts."  Text alignment Right Background color Transparent Media Havenklap_GuyVanBeethoven_ChrisEyskens_2025 Title Our fleet now includes tugboats that run on hydrogen, methanol or electricity. How did you experience that shift? Heading type H3 Text Guy : "I have been contributing to our tugboat new-build projects since 2009. We incorporate lessons learned from earlier vessels with every project. Seeing a new tugboat finally set sail is very satisfying."   Chris : "On the Hydrotug, for example, there is a longer start-up checklist and more monitoring from the wheelhouse instead of manual checks. Everyone on board completes specialised technical training, including training on the safety systems." Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Havenklap_GuyVanBeethoven_ChrisEykens_2025 Title You might also find this interesting Related content 150 years of towage services Background color Dark Blue Center items Off Introduction With more than 30 years of service, Guy Van Beethoven, Project & Maintenance Engineer at Technical Fleet, and Chris Eyskens, Ship’s Engineer, have both built a richly fulfilling career at Port of Antwerp-Bruges. They witnessed the fleet evolve and explain how this affected their job. Teaser title On board you feel the difference Teaser text With more than 30 years of service, Guy Van Beethoven and Chris Eyskens have both built a richly fulfilling career at Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Teaser image Havenklap_GuyVanBeethoven_ChrisEykens_2025 Date 2025-12-02T12:00:00 Tags Harbour stories Enable social sharing On Exclude from search Off Publication date Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:48

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<p>With more than 30 years of service, Guy Van Beethoven and Chris Eyskens have both built a richly fulfilling career at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.</p>

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