The tank storage terminal located in the Delwaide dock will be owned by joint venture Sea – Mol. The joint venture is one of six candidates that submitted proposals for the 45 hectare site in the Port of Antwerp, negotiations are ongoing with the other five for use of the remainder of the site. MOL Chemical Tankers is a subsidiary of Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
“This investment is further confirmation of our port’s ability to attract major investors. It will also boost our position as one of the largest chemical clusters in the world. This is very good news for the port, and for our economy,” said Jacques Vandermeiren, ceo of Antwerp Port Authority.
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