Cargo throughput at Port of Antwerp-Bruges dips in H1 2026 on geopolitical tensions, weak demand
Source: HellenicPublished: July 19, 20260 views
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported a 2.4% decline in cargo throughput in H1 2026. Geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and weak industrial demand were cited as key factors. Container throughput fell by 1.5%, with total maritime cargo handled at 133.9 million tonnes.
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