Port of Antwerp wins 2013 Environmental World Ports Award

During the 2013 World Ports and Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Port of Antwerp received the Environmental World Ports Award, beating the other nominees Sydney Ports, Port of Gothenburg, Port of Rotterdam and Port of Los Angeles. The port was also shortlisted for the Port Safety & Security Award.

"We consider this as recognition for the efforts that companies and public partners have made in the field of environment and sustainability", says Eddy Bruyninckx, CEO of the Antwerp Port Authority. This is the second award for the Port of Antwerp in two years. Last year, its CEO Eddy Bruyninckx received the WPTS World Ports Award.

The Environmental Award recognizes a port company or authority that has made a notable contribution to the environment. Ways of achieving this include an exceptional commitment to enhancing the environmental aspect of the port and surrounding areas, the incorporation of environmental policies, a significant technical contribution to improving/maintaining the environment and an investment in new technology or environmentally sympathetic operating systems.

More information on the site of the Port of Antwerp.