7 October 2024 - On Sunday, October 6, the job event ‘Technical Village’ took place, organized by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS). This unique event offered technical talents the opportunity to explore the dynamic world of the Antwerp port, discover exciting job openings at ATS, and even experience a breathtaking sky jump from a height of 60 meters.
30 September 2024 - PSA Antwerp today announced, via a Formal Investment Decision (FID) to the Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), that the Europa Terminal in the Port of Antwerp will be equipped with an advanced shore power installation by 2026.
30 august 2024 - Since August 20, 2024 truck drivers at the PSA Noordzee Terminal (Q913) will be able to complete their administrative check-in, also known as the A-check, directly from their trucks using the OptiTruck mobile application.
30 July 2024 - In the last two weeks of June, we once again joined forces for our annual ‘Moving for Charity’. The goal? 150,000 minutes of exercise to raise money for a good cause.
5 July 2024 - A significant milestone has been reached at the Europa Terminal on quay 869 in Project Emerald, the ambitious renovation operation of the terminal: the installation of the first six automated stacking cranes (ASCs).
The 33-year-old Europa Terminal is undergoing a renovation to continue accommodating the latest generation of ships. Currently, the terminal can handle ships up to 11,000 TEU, but after the upgrade, it will be able to handle ships up to 25,000 TEU. Project Emerald not only increases the service level but also improves employee safety.
26 June 2024 - PSA Antwerp has once again won an award at the Asian Freight Logistics & Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, organized by the leading maritime trade journal Asia Cargo News. The awards annually recognize the outstanding performers in the logistics and supply chain sector. For the sixth time, PSA Antwerp has been named ‘Best Container Terminal in Europe.’
The AFLAS Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 25 in Shanghai. The awards honor organizations for their leadership, consistent service quality, innovation, relationship management, and reliability.
1 June 2024 - On Thursday, May 30, MPET, in keeping with tradition, bid farewell to all colleagues who retired over the past year. It was once again an unforgettable tribute.
When you retire at the port, it does not go unnoticed. An impressive guard of honor was formed for the retirees by dozens of straddle carriers, lined up in a row spanning several hundred meters. The deafening honking of the straddle carriers created a truly goosebump-inducing moment, demonstrating the great respect for the departing colleagues.
8 May 2024 - Yesterday, PSA University handed out the 'PSAU Award 2024' to Esther Henderickx (25) from the University of Antwerp. Esther impressed the jury with her master's thesis titled 'What is the legal and economic impact of hydrogen as fuel on the shipping sector from a shipowner's perspective?'
Esther Henderickx expressed her surprise, saying, "I am naturally pleasantly surprised. Sustainability remains an urgent issue that we must continue to address. I am glad to have contributed to this with my master's thesis."
8 May 2024 - Yesterday, the Flemish radio station MNM broadcasted live from the MPET terminal with their morning show 'Brahim zkt. colleagues' (Brahim searches for colleagues). By participating in this unique programme, MPET, PSA Antwerp and ATS aim to promote employment opportunities.
Johan Van Daele, CEO at MPET shares his enthusiasm: "Our main goal is to highlight our companies to a wide audience. We want to draw attention to the various career opportunities."
1 April 2024 - On Monday 1 April, the world’s first large methanol-powered deep-sea vessel ‘Ane Maersk’ called the Antwerp port at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET). The vessel completed its first bunker operation in European waters, bunkering 4.300 tons of green methanol and 1.375 tons of biodiesel (B100) during the port stay. The successful and efficient bunkering is a new milestone in Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ ambition to become a multifuel port.
Efficient bunkering