Topic: Port of Antwerp-Bruges

2025 data Data of the week: Only one major port in Northwestern Europe capitalised on container growth

Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg: These are the major ports in Northwestern Europe. Throughput developments here directly impact the rail freight business, and so we’re taking a…
First and last mile HSL Belgium takes over operations on “prestigious” Marshall dock in Antwerp

Rail freight operator and TX Logistik subsidiary HSL Belgium has taken over the first and last mile operations in port zone 6A in the Antwerp…
Port of Zeebrugge ÖBB Rail Cargo Group expands into Belgium

Austrian national freight operator ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has started operations in Belgium. The company acquired a safety certification for the Netherlands, Belgium, and…
FROM TWO TO SIX ZONES Lineas to have even greater presence at the port of Antwerp

The port of Antwerp-Bruges implemented a new operational model at the beginning of 2024, dividing the area into nine zones. Initially, private operator Lineas was…
Hinterland capacity boost Port congestion mostly on land, Rotterdam sees possible relief in rail

Ports in the northwest of Europe are dealing with heavy congestion. Shipping giants Maersk and CMA CGM even cancelled port calls in Rotterdam due to…
Transparency, shunting and comms Infrabel and Antwerp port introduce three applications for transparent rail freight logistics

When shipping via sea, you will be able to know where your freight is. By contrast, rail does not offer a similar level of transparency.…
Infrabel invests hundreds of millions to upgrade rail operations in Antwerp

The Belgian rail Infrastructure Manager, Infrabel, has big plans for the port of Antwerp and its rail operations. Via a 130 million euro investment that…
Millions in EU subsidies for port of Antwerp rail bridge renovation

The European Commission will provide 23 million euros for the renovation of the ‘Lillobrug’ rail bridge in the port of Antwerp. The bridge is an…
Antwerp port area implements new single wagonload operational model

The Antwerp port area, part of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, will implement a new operational model for single wagonload rail traffic. The new system will…