Antwerp marks 8 million TEU milestone
Belgium's Port of Antwerp said it reached a milestone on Monday, handling its 8 millionth TEU of the year.
'Between 1990 and 2007 the year-on-year growth in container volume was around 10 percent,' the port said in a statement. 'In the past couple of years even higher growth rates have been achieved' with volume this year increasing 16 percent to more than 94 million tons, or 8 million TEUs.
As a publicity stunt, the port marked the occasion by releasing hundreds of balloons with cards attached, which finders can redeem for various prizes–including a helicopter ride over the port.
Antwerp marks 8 million TEU milestone
