Overview of 2025 Performance
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges confirmed container throughput of 13.6 million TEUs for the full year 2025 — a figure indicating stable performance in containers compared with previous periods. This comes in a year where the port experienced broader pressures on total cargo throughput.
Market Environment & Challenges
Despite the solid container result, the port faced external pressures in 2025, including ongoing geopolitical tensions and the impact of international tariffs. These factors unsettled overall cargo volumes and contributed to a decline in total throughput even as container volumes held relatively steady.
Strategic Importance of Containers
Container handling remains a core strength for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a major European hub for containerized trade. Its performance in this segment helped buffer the effects of weaker results in other cargo categories (such as bulk traffic) and reinforced its role in worldwide shipping networks.