Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and industrial action weighed on the activities of Port of Antwerp-Bruges in 2025. Total throughput declined but remains broadly in line with previous years. Container traffic remained stable, confirming the port’s role as a logistics hub and underlining the need for additional...
For the second consecutive year, and despite an economic climate that remains challenging, the port of Dunkirk has recorded a 5% increase in maritime activity, reaching 48 million tonnes (MT).This represents the strongest growth recorded among the major ports on the North European range.Dry bulk fell by 5% to 14.3 MT (30% of total...
The consortium consisting of the Spanish company Ership, the German shipping line Aug. Bolten and the Swiss Nova Marine has acquired the shares in VCK Port Logistics from VCK Group. This was announced by VCK Group on 9 January. The new partnership also includes Verenigd Cargadoorskantoor and Waterland Terminal. They will operate...
Associated British Ports (ABP) has become the first port operator to purchase The Scarlett Box, a pioneering menstrual health solution designed specifically for maritime environments. The Port of Southampton will be the first port in ABP’s portfolio to roll out The Scarlett Box, an emergency menstrual care kit.Earlier this...
The Port of Trois-Rivières has awarded the title of the first vessel of the year to VECTIS PRIDE, marking today 60 years of maritime tradition during a ceremony.As one of 17 Canadian port authorities and active since 1882, the Port of Trois-Rivières offers, year-round, a wide range of facilities and services to the...
The New Lock in Terneuzen has been operational since 1 August 2025 and a new phase has now begun: On Monday 29 December, a commercial trial voyage with a wider seagoing vessel took place on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, to ArcelorMittal in Ghent. This trial voyage is an important step in the further optimisation of North Sea Port's...