Accessibility Statement

Date last updated: 11 February 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges works to provide a website that is accessible to all, so everyone can readily access and use the information. This complies with the requirements of the  Decree of 7 December 2018 , which transposed European Directive 2016/2102 of 26 October 2016 concerning the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public authorities.

 

This accessibility statement outlines the extent to which this website complies with the predefined guidelines. Meanwhile, we continuously strive to improve the user experience and adhere to relevant accessibility standards.

 

This accessibility statement applies to: https://www.portofantwerpbruges.com/

Compliance status

This website partially complies with the WCAG 2.2 (AA) standard and the requirements of the European standard EN 301549 version 3.2.1 (2021), which includes, among other things, the criteria from levels A and AA of the WCAG 2.1 standard.

 

UXMen assessed the website in a detailed audit against the 56 success criteria of WCAG 2.2 Level AA, using both automated and manual analysis. In doing so, they will evaluate each aspect of the website using WCAG’s four guiding principles: perceivable, operable, understandable and robust. Specifically, this includes sufficient colour contrast and alt text for images (perceivable), keyboard and other tool navigation and operation (operable), clear content structure and consistent navigation elements (understandable), and compatibility with various assistive technologies such as screen readers (robust). 

 

The website was last tested by UXMen on 3 July, 2025. Currently, the website does not meet 23 of the 56 applicable success criteria.

Non-accessible content

The following issues were identified on key pages of the website.

 

Observable

  • 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A)
  • 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (A)
  • 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (A)
  • 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA)
  • 1.4.12 Text Spacing (AA)

 

Operable

  • 2.1.1 Keyboard (A)
  • 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (A)
  • 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (A)
  • 2.4.3 Focus Order (A)
  • 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (A)
  • 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (AA)
  • 2.4.7 Focus Visible (AA)
  • 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (A)
  • 2.5.3 Label in Name (A)
  • 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (AA)

 

Understandable 

  • 3.1.2 Language of Parts (AA)
  • 3.2.2 On Input (A)
  • 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (AA)
  • 3.3.2 Labels or instructions (A)

 

Robust 

  • 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (A)

Scope of the test

Improvement Plan

Following the audit conducted by UXMen, we commenced the process of modifying content and functionality that does not comply with the WCAG 2.2 (AA) standard. We will retest the website at a later date and update the accessibility statement accordingly. 

Feedback and contact information

Do you have any comments or have you experienced a problem with the website? Please contact us through the reporting and information point. Please select the category ‘Information/Request’, followed by ‘Website Accessibility’. Kindly provide the following details in your report:

  • The website and/or web page concerned (link).
  • What problem you are experiencing.
  • Whether you are using any assistive technology, and if so, specify the type of tool and the device used.

The more detailed the information provided, the more effectively we can address the issue for you and other users.

 

You can also use this route to follow our complaint procedure. 

 


Compliance procedure
If you are not satisfied with the response from our complaints service, you may contact the Flemish Ombudsman’s Office at Rue de Louvain 86, B-1000 Brussels.


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