Boskalis starts expansion work at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The work has already started on the project with a total value of $325m.

The current draught for vessels that can berth at the quay wall of the Europa Terminal will be deepened to the maximum of approximately 16 metres from 13.5 metres.

As the renovation requires major maritime works and to keep the terminal operational, the project will be executed in three phases, spread over nine years.

The existing quay wall will be demolished and replaced by a 1,200-metre-long wall. A temporary water retention structure will ensure that no part of the old quay wall enters the Scheldt and will protect the works from passing ships and river tides.

The three phases have been carefully planned according to the expected maritime traffic in the coming years.

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