Belgium

June 25, 2025

Strike Delays Vessels at Antwerp

Nearly 50 vessels were delayed outside the Port of Antwerp on Wednesday morning as pilots at Vlissingen joined a nationwide strike. The pilots’ service has been suspended as part of Belgium’s national day of industrial action (World Cargo News).

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May 27, 2025

Port Congestion Worsening at Key Hubs

Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe, including Bremerhaven, Antwerp and Hamburg. Similar patterns are emerging in Shenzhen, China, as well as Los Angeles and New York (source: Supply Chain Brain).

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March 8, 2024

Fourteen-Day Strike Announced at Finnish Ports

The Finnish Automotive and Transport Workers' Union (AKT) has announced new strikes for the period from March 11 at 6 am EET to March 25 at 6 am EET. The strikes will mainly affect stevedoring and other port activities (source:…

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January 18, 2024

ICS2 Release 3 Goes Live on June 3, 2024

The third release of the European Union’s customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – goes live on June 3, 2024. The EU has prepared fact sheets to assist importers with compliance.

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December 12, 2023

Houston and Antwerp-Bruges Enter Energy Transition Accord

U.S. and Belgian cargo hubs Port Houston and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, together with four other partners, have signed a landmark agreement to form a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the transatlantic green transition (source: Offshore Energy).

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