Emergency at Antwerp port! Container catches fire, terminal operations interrupted...
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On the evening of June 23, local time, a container fire broke out in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, and operations at the container terminal were suspended as emergency services worked to eliminate the danger. As a precautionary measure, operations were stopped for 12 hours and the vessel was evacuated.
Currently, the terminal has resumed operations
The port also said that shipping to Deurganckdok can resume, adding that they are doing everything possible to restart all activities as soon as possible.
Official statement from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
This is the second incident this month to disrupt operations at the Port of Antwerp's container terminal.
Recently, a number of shipping companies, including Wanhai Shipping, OOCL, and Asia Shipping, have issued announcements, reiterating that heavy fines will be imposed on those who conceal dangerous goods. Among them, Wan Hai is the highest. If dangerous goods are concealed, omitted, or inconsistent with the actual goods, once detected, Party A must pay liquidated damages USD100,000/UNIT.
We would like to remind freight forwarders and cargo owners who have recently traded with this port to pay attention to the delays and impacts of cargo transportation caused by this incident.
At the same time, we also remind everyone to remember not to conceal dangerous goods, and to declare them truthfully. Failure to report dangerous goods is likely to lead to serious accidents, and you will face huge fines. In serious cases, you will bear criminal liability, etc.!
