April 2021
Health, safety and security
The health and safety of people working in ports should be a high priority for every port authority and port operating company. Working in ports can be dangerous when daily being faced with risks such as working at height, falling cargo and heavy machinery. A well-thought-out Health & Safety programme needs to be developed and supported at the managerial level of the organisation, in order for it to be effective. Port security is more important than ever before. Not only…
Find out more »Breakbulk shipping & logistics
The course on Breakbulk Shipping & Logistics covers all essential aspects of transport, storage, stevedoring and shipping of breakbulk. During this course, you will get the opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the breakbulk industry with its leading experts. The ports of Flanders are preferred ports for the handling of steel, project cargo, fruit, forest products and cars in Europe. With more than 200 calls of breakbulk vessels each month, the Port of Antwerp handles a considerable amount…
Find out more »May 2021
Sustainable Port Development in global changing supply chains
Why this programme? With the course, participants will gain insight in global forces and disruptive trends impacting the port industry, and how ports can meet these challenges and develop a strategy towards a resilient port and sustainable growth. The seminar focuses on the 3 main aspects of the global supply chain: foreland connectivity, port efficiency & competitivity and hinterland connectivity. With this programme you will gain valuable knowledge on, Transformation of the global supply chain Role of the port authority…
Find out more »Santé, Sécurité et Sûreté (cours en français)
Depuis quelques années, la santé et la sécurité sont devenues un facteur clé de l’économie portuaire mondiale. Le séminaire sur les systèmes de santé et de sécurité couvre tous les aspects essentiels de la santé, de la sécurité et de la sûreté des navires, de leurs cargaisons, des passagers et du port même. Des sujets tels que les réglementations de sécurité, les politiques de santé, sécurité et sûreté, le contrôle par l’Etat sur le port et le pavillon, le rôle…
Find out more »September 2021
Smart Port Technologies
It’s hard to imagine the world without them these days: words such as blockchain, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning have become woven into the warp and weft of our society. In fact, these technologies of the future may also demonstrate their worth in ports. Digitalization and automation bring competitive advantages to ports. To meet current and future challenges, Port of Antwerp is striving to become smarter, better connected, and better integrated to the wider supply chain system. This…
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