Throughput Figures Reflect Global Trade Pressures
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges processed 133.9 million tonnes of maritime cargo in the first half of 2026, marking a 2.4 % year-on-year decline.
Port authorities attribute the contraction to persistent geopolitical tensions, escalating trade disputes and recurring operational disruptions that have constrained vessel schedules and cargo flows.
Detailed breakdowns of commodity segments and terminal performance will be released in the forthcoming half-year report.