DP World Antwerp has finalised a €230 million ($266 million) expansion in 2026, boosting capacity by 30 per cent and cementing the Port of Antwerp’s status as one of Europe’s leading integrated logistics hubs.
Since opening in 2005, Antwerp Gateway has grown from handling 70,000 TEUs to more than 2.4 million TEUs this year.
A pioneer in terminal automation, the facility has become a benchmark for smart logistics, combining advanced technology, intermodal solutions, and renewable energy to improve trade flows across Europe.
The $266 million investment will fund new infrastructure, expanded yard space, and digital systems designed to increase capacity, reduce emissions, and strengthen barge and rail links.
In 2026, the final four of 27 automated stacking crane modules will enter service, allowing denser container stacking.
DP World plans to introduce its updated Zodiac terminal operating system in 2028 to further enhance planning, visibility, and efficiency.
Rashid Abdulla, CEO and MD of DP World Europe, said: “For two decades, Antwerp Gateway has embodied our mission to make trade flow. This investment reinforces our long-term commitment to Europe, our customers and the communities we serve.”
With a workforce of over 750 employees, Antwerp Gateway is fully digitalised, with a Truck Appointment System, Trucker App, and biometric access controls. Sustainability remains central, with on-site biogas and wind power generation supporting terminal operations.
Edi Cioran, CEO of DP World Antwerp Gateway, added: “From maximising existing space through modern technology to promoting night logistics and intermodal transport, Antwerp Gateway continues to push boundaries. Our focus on safety, digital innovation, and renewable energy ensures the terminal remains a European leader for decades to come.”
Recently, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, NxtPort and The Way Forward announced the full go-live of the Inbound Release Platform (IRP), a digital system supporting the new European customs framework for incoming goods.