The port of Antwerp recorded its fifth consecutive year of record freight volumes. World Maritime News reports that container volumes for the port increased 4.1% year-on-year to 10.4m teu.
READ MORE >A new slot booking app is part of the BRUCloud platform, which is intended to substantially reduce waiting times for trucks.
READ MORE >The EU has published a report assessing the implementation of its existing trade agreements. It’s the first report of its kind to look at what happens after trade agreements have entered into force. One of the key findings was that…
READ MORE >As the main hub in Europe for the production, handling, and distribution of polymers, (mostly in the form of tiny pellets), Antwerp has launched a campaign to reduce the loss or spillage of these plastic granules. In particular, the goal…
READ MORE >The Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was first signed on October 30, 2016 and has now entered into force as of September 21, 2017. The Agreement removes tariffs on most traded goods and services and provides for…
READ MORE >The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued new warnings about the dangers of shipping bauxite. Bauxite is a commonly-shipped source of aluminum. A newly-identified phenomenon of “dynamic separation” when there is excess moisture in the cargo could significantly affect a vessel's stability,…
READ MORE >The European Commission rolled out a proposal last Thursday to start free trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. The proposal is part of an effort by the bloc to strengthen its global trading position and leadership.
READ MORE >Sandler & Travis & has published its weekly update on Latin American trade.
READ MORE >Congestion surcharges were initiated as of last Friday and will be levied through the end of August.
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