ANTWERP SEES RISE IN TONNAGE, SLOWING GROWTH IN CONTAINERS
The Port of Antwerp said first-half volume improved 3.3 percent to 65.60 million tons, as the port set a monthly record in May of 11.95 million tons.
The port's growth in container volumes slow to 4 percent in the first half, after averaging growth of 10 percent per year over the past decade. Container tonnage improved to 22.85 million tons, while container throughput increased about 3 percent to 2.06 million TEUs.
Overall, general cargo improved only 0.8 percent to 34.55 million tons, as conventional cargo fell 7.2 percent due to a sharp drop in inbound volumes. Roll-on/roll-off volume improved 3.3 percent to 3.03 million tons.
Liquid bulk volumes rose 7.1 percent to 17.13 million tons, while dry bulk rose 5.4 percent to 13.91 million tons.
ANTWERP SEES RISE IN TONNAGE, SLOWING GROWTH IN CONTAINERS
