Port of Antwerp: Goods transhipment falls 4 per cent year-on-year in first quarter

The Belgian seaports of Antwerp and Bruges are vigilant for the impact of US President Donald Trump's import duties on the flow of goods. According to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the impact was limited in the first three months of this year, but the consequences of Trump's trade policy could become more apparent in the coming months.

The Belgian port handled 67.7 million tons of cargo in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.0% decrease compared to the same period the previous year. See more

Port of Antwerp-Bruges suffers throughput drop in Q1

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo in Q1 2025, down 4 per cent YoY, driven by a sharp drop in bulk volumes.

Port of Antwerp: Goods transhipment falls 4 per cent year-on-year in first quarter

The transhipment of goods in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges fell by 4 per cent to 67.7 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the...