Port of Antwerp breakbulk volumes continue to rise
The Port of Antwerp’s breakbulk volumes for the first six months of 2021 have risen to the levels achieved in the first half of 2019. Following a period of adversity, breakbulk continued its growth during...Read more
EU and UK finally reach Brexit deal
BrexitNegotiators from the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement on their future trade relationship. Both the EU and the British government announced this on Thursday afternoon.Read more
CLdN ramps up capacity between mainland and UK
Ro/roPRESS RELEASE – CLdN is ramping up preparations for the end of the Brexit transitional phase on 31 December 2020 by introducing additional capacity on its UK routes. As from last week, 25% extra capacity...Read more
BIFA: extend Brexit transition to cushion corona shock
CoronavirusPRESS RELEASE – The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling upon the UK government to request an extension to the Brexit transition period. As a result of the coronavirus, “members will be less well...Read more
Port of Felixstowe Upgrades Ro/Ro Facilities
Ro/roPRESS RELEASE – In her first port visit of 2020, Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP has inspected the site of work to upgrade Roll-on/Roll-off facilities at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The works will allow the...Read more
Geodis and Arkema test future border system for Brexit
BrexitPRESS RELEASE – Geodis partnered with Arkema to take part in the dry runs organized by French Customs to test the future customs arrangements that will be implemented in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit....Read more
Brexit stress leads to double digit growth in Zeebrugge
BrexitThe Port of Zeebrugge saw its cargo volumes increase with 14.3% in the first quarter of 2019 due to pre-Brexit stress. Total throughput amounts to 10.7 million tonnes. According to port director Joachim Coens many shippers...Read more