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Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) safely call the Port of Antwerp utilising full cargo capacity.
Antwerp can be served by container vessels with a draught up to 16.0 meters* travelling up-river and 15.2 metres* down-river. (* tidal windows apply)
Antwerp accommodates the largest container ships
The number of 10.000+ TEU vessels calling the Port of Antwerp in 2012 amounted to 167 units. In 2013, 160 units were served up to October 19th, including an 18.000 TEU vessel.
DIMENSION SHIP VALUE DATEBeam Mary Maersk 59,00 M 19.10.13Draught inbound MSC Savona 15,50 M 14.05.11Draught outbound Cosco Pride 14.90 M 09.07.13LOA Mary Maersk 399,90 M 19.10.13Gross tonnage Mary Maersk 194,849 GT 19.10.13TEU Mary Maersk 18,270 TEU 19.10.13
Record-breakingships in Antwerp
Dedicated Container terminals1 PSA Noordzee Terminal (Q 913)2 PSA Europa Terminal (Q 869)3 MSC Home Terminal (Q 730)4 Independent Maritime Terminal (IMT) (Q 242) 5 PSA Deurganck Terminal (Q 1742)6 Antwerp Gateway Terminal (Q 1700)
Excellent crane capacity for ULCSHigh berth productivity of 150 – 180 moves/hr.
Antwerp complies with the 5 essential conditions to handle ULCS:
CONTAINER TERMINALS IN ANTWERP Berths of at least 400 m Sufficient water depth alongside quay (14.5 m to 17 m) Sufficient large cranes Cranes with an outreach of up to 23 boxes Sufficient hoisting height (quay up to spreader: up to 43 m)
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Antwerp
Contact Antwerp Port Authorities Annelies DE JONGH (Business Development Manager) T +32 (0)3 205.21.87 E [email protected] Havenhuis, Entrepotkaai 1, 2000 Antwerpen, België
Contact Antwerp Terminal Operators Kris ADAMS (General Manager DP World Belgium) T +32 (0)3 730 40 05 E [email protected] Antwerp Gateway Terminal, Molenweg, Haven1950, 9130 Doel, België Jan VAN MOSSEVELDE (Managing Director PSA Antwerp nv) T +32 (0)3 260 62 59 E [email protected] Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerpen, België Responsible editor: Port of Antwerp — Pictures: © Port of Antwerp — Oktober 2013 — 200102
Antwerp, a major international port
The port’s central location at the heart of the European manufacturing and consumer-base offers short transit times, fast delivery and a lower carbon footprint.
Antwerp is the second-largest European port with a continuously growing marketshare in a competitive market.
184,134,516 tonnes
Maritime freight volume104,060,119 tonnes
Total tonnage containers8,635,169 TEU
Total number of loaded/discharged TEU
Key Figures 2012
Weekly services" Total direct calls% Antwerp share
Marketleader on 5 out of 6 sailing areas
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