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18 June 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a major hub

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With a total throughput of 267 million tonnes per year, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major hub in global trade and industry. The port is a crucial link for container handling, general cargo, and the throughput of vehicles.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is home to 1,400  firms and houses the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe. The port employs, directly and indirectly, a total of 164,000 people and generates added value of 21 billion euros.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has a clear ambition: to become the world's first port that reconciles people, climate and the economy. The port not only wishes to progress further its growth process; it also aims to use its unique position as a logistics, maritime and industrial platform in order to take the lead in the transition to a circular and low-carbon economy. Together with the port community, customers and other partners, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is actively seeking innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Responsibility for the environment and, by extension, society, is high on the agenda.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be attending Fruit Attraction at stand 4D21

https://www.portofantwerpbruges.com/