Antwerp Port Authority has agreed to extend the payment deadline for port dues in order to support companies affected by the exceptional circumstances caused by the pandemic.
The Belgian port authority has agreed to delay payment of port dues for seagoing ships and for barges after the Antwerp port community asked for support measures.
After consulting Alfaport, the Port Authority has agreed to extend the payment deadline for port dues to 48 days instead of 18 days for barges and 30 days for seagoing ships.
Alfaport Voka is the platform for companies and professional associations from the port of Antwerp within Voka – Chamber of Commerce Antwerp – Waasland
Said a port spokesperson: “The deferment of payment applies to all ships calling the port of Antwerp from May 1 to June 30, and may subsequently be extended if necessary. For maritime shipping, this delay is applied to tonnage dues & berthing dues.
“A similar deferment is being prepared for concessions and will be submitted to the Port of Authority Board of Directors for discussion at the end of May.
“These measures will keep Port of Antwerp competitive with neighbouring ports. Antwerp Port Authority and Alfaport-VOKA will keep a close watch on the situation, in consultation with each other.”
