In 2021 the volumes of trade passing between mainland Europe and the UK and Ireland via Belgium reached an all-time high. The Flemish ports prove to be resilient logistic hubs. Through development of warehousing, focus on green energy distribution and integration of port authorities, they expand the role of ports as key economic infrastructure. ‘Trade with the UK continues to flow,’ says Tom Hautekiet, chief commercial officer at Port of Antwerp-Bruges. ‘The Republic of Ireland has seen an increase in traffic of 25.3% (2021 vs 2020). UK trade is up by 1.2% (2021 vs 2020).’ THE END OF THE […]
