Europa Terminal

In the 1980s, a significant step was taken in the development of the Port of Antwerp. Until then, all terminals were located behind a series of locks, which caused considerable delays for ships. To address this, the decision was made to expand the port northward with a terminal located in front of the locks—resulting in a time saving of 4 to 6 hours.

In 1990, the Port of Antwerp reached a milestone with the opening of Europa Terminal—its very first tidal container terminal. This innovation was followed in 1997 by the launch of Noordzee Terminal, the second tidal container terminal in Antwerp. To continue meeting the demands of modern shipping, we launched Project Emerald in 2022—a major upgrade of Europa Terminal that will enhance capacity, sustainability, and operational excellence for decades to come.