The need for extra container capacity in Antwerp
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Belgium's most important economic engine. Container traffic plays a key role in this regard. Containers keep our society and economy going. They provide our supplies, allow our companies and their business to flourish and distribute our Belgian products on international markets. After years of rising container volumes, we have seen a slight decrease since 2022. Because the capacity at the terminals is reaching its limit, container shipping companies are less inclined to call at Antwerp. This (partly) explains the declining volumes. The need for extra container capacity is therefore becoming increasingly urgent.