The Port of Antwerp-Bruges participated in a recent economic mission to India, reinforcing its role as a vital trading partner. With a 10% growth in trade last year, the port seeks sustainable collaborations, particularly in renewable energy, and has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Green H2 India to advance hydrogen technology.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is launching a roadshow in India from November 18-22, visiting New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Led by Vice President Luc Arnouts, the initiative aims to strengthen trade ties, focusing on energy collaboration and enhancing relationships amid rising Indian trade volumes.
Authorities at the Port of Antwerp have closed a dock and are using drones to monitor the aftermath of an oil spill during ship bunkering. To contain the spill, the port closed Deurganck dock and the Kieldrecht lock. Twenty ships and surrounding areas were cleaned, but the spill’s extent and ship type remain unknown.
The Methatug, powered by methanol, is part of the FASTWATER project funded by Horizon 2020, proving methanol as a sustainable shipping fuel. The project aims to convert various vessels to methanol propulsion, contributing to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ goal of being climate neutral by 2050 and establishing a multi-fuel port.
Operations at the port of Antwerp were seriously affected as hundreds of farmers on tractors blocked roads demanding better wages and working conditions. This protest adds to a series of actions by angry farmers across Europe, disrupting supply chains and costing companies millions of euros. The situation is a matter of great concern.
