The busiest container port in Europe is currently Antwerp-Bruges - Maritime Gateway

New Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal is inaugurated

The Bertschi Group, a market leader in intermodal chemical logistics, has officially inaugurated its new Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT) in the presence of invited guests. Strategically located in the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe, the terminal serves as an ideal hub for imports and exports to and from overseas markets, reinforcing Bertschi’s position in one of the world’s most important logistics hotspots. With a total area of 6…

The busiest container port in Europe is currently Antwerp-Bruges - Maritime Gateway

Declining freight volumes were caused by the difficult global trade environment and geopolitical uncertainty. The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge merged to establish Antwerp-Bruges in 2022, which serves as a hub for chemicals, automobiles, breakbulk, and containers. Compared to Q1 2024, the port container volumes increased by 4.5%, reaching 3.43 million TEU. In Q1 2025, it became the busiest container port in Europe, surpassing Rotterdam’s 3.36 m…