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Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Hydrotug 1: the very first hydrogen-powered tug

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH joined forces to create the world’s first hydrogen-powered tug. The Hydrotug 1 sails around Antwerp as from 2024. Hydrotug 1 consists of two innovative dual-fuel BeHydro engines that can run…

02/07/2024
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Species Protection Program

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is home to approximately 90 protected plant and animal species. In partnership with Natuurpunt (NGO nature conservation), a dedicated species protection program has been developed to preserve these populations while allowing industrial…

29/06/2024
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Antwerp North Heat Network: reusing residual heat

Europe’s largest chemical cluster is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges does not want the waste heat generated by the industrial processes of these companies to go to waste, but rather to be reused….

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Collaborative project – PORTS Benchmark Platform

European cargo transport and maritime shipping is heavily relying on port infrastructure, particularly quay walls and roads as essential components. Additionally, waterways need to connect the quay walls offering the needed water depth. Ports and their…

28/06/2024
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Port of Antwerp – Mercy Ships

The Port of Antwerp has made the arrival of the Global Mercy, the newest hospital ship of Mercy Ships, possible by offering a free berth and support in Antwerp. Volunteers from Belgium and abroad set up...
07/02/2022
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North Sea Port – Solar Park

The installation of solar panels on the roofs of the warehouses at Verbrugge Scaldia Terminals (VST) and Verbrugge Zeeland Terminals (VZT) is nearing completion. More than 140,000 panels are almost installed, with a total capacity of...
02/02/2022
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Port of Antwerp – Network of Fire Services

The Port of Antwerp is a very complex area with associated risks. It is the largest integrated (petro)chemical cluster in Europe and the most diversified in the world. Port activities are carried out in two provinces...
06/01/2022
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Port of Antwerp – Automated drones to prevent oil pollution

As the 5th largest bunkering port in the world, about 100 oil spills occur in the Port of Antwerp every year. Most are small but there are larger spills having impact on the biotic environment and...
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Port of Antwerp – Renewing, greening and optimizing the port’s fleet

The port of Antwerp operates a fleet of tugboats, dredging vessels and support vessels. As one of the major ports in Europe the Port of Antwerp assumes an important role in the energy transition and the...
06/04/2021
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