PSA Antwerp

What PSA Antwerp does

PSA Antwerp NV is a container terminal operator headquartered at Napelsstraat 79, Antwerp (Belgium), operating as a subsidiary of Singapore-based PSA International within the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The company operates three deep-sea container terminals — Noordzee Terminal, Europa Terminal, and the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) joint venture with MSC — alongside PSA Zeebrugge, PSA Breakbulk, and ATS (technical services JV). Together these six Belgian locations handle approximately 75% of all containers arriving in Antwerp (~10.23 MTEU in 2025), with 59 container cranes, 4,000 employees, and the highest crane productivity in Europe according to its filings. The asset base includes infrastructure capable of handling the world's largest container ships, including a single vessel record of 26,201 TEU (MSC China, March 2024) at MPET.

The offering spans container stevedoring and yard operations, reefer container handling, container freight station (stuffing/stripping) services, breakbulk cargo handling, and a trimodal hinterland connectivity programme comprising dedicated express barge services (Meerhout/Willebroek/C2U PSAA Express) and rail (Zeebrugge–Antwerp via Lineas). PSA Antwerp is currently mid-execution on Project Emerald, a multi-hundred-million-euro Europa Terminal modernization introducing automated stacking cranes and five 71.8m-outreach mega ship-to-shore cranes (delivered February 2026). Sustainability is positioned as a service differentiator: the company operates the world's first hydrogen dual-fuel straddle carrier (with CMB.TECH and ATS), mainland Europe's first fully electric straddle carrier (with Konecranes), and conducted Europe's first large-scale methanol bunkering operation with a deep-sea vessel at MPET in April 2024.

Revenue is generated through per-TEU handling tariffs and long-term negotiated service contracts with global shipping lines (MSC, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE) under a B2B enterprise field-sales motion, plus transaction fees and recurring reefer power charges from logistics service providers and inland terminal partners. A self-serve digital channel (OptiTruck mobile app) addresses individual truck drivers and hauliers directly for terminal booking and A-check-in. Specific pricing and consolidated revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. PSA Antwerp targets net-zero emissions by 2050 with a 50% carbon reduction milestone by 2030 versus a 2019 baseline, and aligns operations with the EU Green Deal and PIONEERS (Horizon 2020) port-decarbonisation programme.

Name

PSA Antwerp

Legal name

PSA Antwerp NV

Website

https://psa-antwerp.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PSA Antwerp is a container terminal operator in Belgium's Port of Antwerp-Bruges handling ~75% of containers arriving in Antwerp across three deep-sea terminals, serving global shipping lines, logistics providers, and inland terminals via stevedoring, intermodal barge/rail services, and automation-led sustainability operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Terminal Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI), Intermodal Rail Container Terminals (On-Dock / Near-Dock) (TLAHAAAE), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH), Conventional Breakbulk Terminals (Unitized Cargo, Palletized, Bagged) (TLAHADAA), Feeder & Short-Sea Container Terminals (TLAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Intermodal logistics services
• Hinterland connectivity
• Breakbulk cargo handling
• Port stevedoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Container Terminal Handling Services: PSA Antwerp handles containers at three container terminals (Noordzee Terminal, Europa Terminal, MPET) for global shipping lines. Revenue is generated through stevedoring (loading/unloading vessels), container storage, and yard operations. Services are priced per container (TEU) handled or through negotiated service contracts.
2. Hinterland Connectivity Services: Barge, rail, and inland waterway transport services connecting deep-sea terminals to inland destinations. Revenue from arranging and facilitating multimodal logistics, including dedicated express barge services. Often co-branded as 'PSAA Express' services.
3. Stuffing & Stripping (CFS) Services: Container Freight Station (CFS) services for stuffing (loading cargo into containers) and stripping (unloading cargo from containers), providing value-added logistics at the terminal.
4. Reefer Container Services: Specialised handling and power supply for refrigerated (reefer) containers carrying perishable goods such as food and pharmaceuticals.
5. Breakbulk Terminal Operations: PSA Breakbulk division handles non-containerised cargo (steel, general cargo) at dedicated facilities, providing stevedoring and specialised cargo handling services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

PSA Antwerp operates three deep-sea container terminals (Noordzee Terminal, Europa Terminal, and MPET joint venture) within the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, providing stevedoring, container storage, yard handling, reefer container services, stuffing/stripping (CFS), and breakbulk cargo handling for global shipping lines. The company also delivers hinterland connectivity through express barge services (Meerhout-PSAA Express, Willebroek-PSAA Express, C2U-PSAA Express) and a new rail connection (Zeebrugge-Antwerp via Lineas), complemented by digital services including the OptiTruck mobile app for truck drivers and the ePortal/CALISTA P!NG+ customer platforms.

Product overview

PSA Antwerp is a container terminal operator within the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, operating three container terminals (Noordzee Terminal, Europa Terminal, and MSC PSA European Terminal/MPET). The company offers a portfolio of digital services including the OptiTruck mobile app for truck driver management, ePortal for customer access, and CALISTA P!NG+. Its Hinterland Connectivity program provides intermodal solutions via barge (PSAA Express services), rail (Zeebrugge-Antwerp Lineas connection), and road. Major modernization is underway through Project Emerald at Europa Terminal, featuring automated equipment and mega cranes. The PSA Academy provides internal training and development. The company also operates non-container services including PSA Breakbulk and PSA Zeebrugge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noordzee Terminal PSA Antwerp's container terminal providing container handling services with trimodal access (road, rail, inland waterways) to global shipping lines. Handles barge services and intermodal connections. Site of hydrogen dual-fuel straddle carrier trials and Europe's first fully electric straddle carrier.
• Europa Terminal PSA Antwerp's container terminal undergoing major modernisation through Project Emerald, including installation of automated stacking cranes and five mega ship-to-shore cranes (over 50m tall, 71.8m outreach). Designed to handle the world's largest container ships. Shore power connection planned from 2026.
• MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) One of Europe's largest container terminals, jointly operated by MSC and PSA Antwerp. Handles the world's largest container ships (24/7 operations) and hosted the first large-scale methanol bunkering with a deep-sea vessel (Ane Maersk, April 2024). Volume record of 26,201 TEU on a single vessel call (MSC China, March 2024).
• Hinterland Connectivity Services Programme offering sustainable multimodal transport solutions connecting PSA Antwerp's deep-sea terminals to inland destinations via dedicated express barge services (Meerhout-PSAA Express, Willebroek-PSAA Express, C2U-PSAA Express) and rail connections (Zeebrugge-Antwerp via Lineas, 3x/week, 26,000 TEU annually).
• OptiTruck Mobile Application Free smartphone application (iOS and Android) for truck drivers to plan and book terminal visits, receive route directions and real-time terminal information, complete administrative A-check procedures digitally from their cabs, and access TAR codes and parking instructions.
• ePortal Digital portal service providing terminal management and customer access for shipping lines, logistics companies, and other business customers of PSA Antwerp.
• CALISTA P!NG+

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.23 MTEU container throughput in 2025
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C2U MultimodalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026PSA Antwerp and C2U Multimodal launched a fixed lighter service called 'C2U - PSAA Express', expanding PSA's hinterland connectivity network and providing a sustainable barge alternative to road transport.
• Danser GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026PSA Antwerp and Danser Group signed a cooperation agreement for the launch of the 'Willebroek - PSAA Express', a weekly express barge service between PSA's Noordzee Terminal and Danser's inland terminal in Willebroek (Hutchison Ports Belgium). The service provides consistent transit times, greater logistics chain transparency, and higher delivery reliability for customers.
• Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal (HPEI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026HPEI is the parent of Hutchison Ports Belgium in Willebroek, connected to PSA via the Willebroek-PSAA Express barge service. HPEI brings operational knowhow and an intermodal network focus on planning, continuity, and operational efficiency. The partnership enables fixed timeframes and dedicated capacity for predictable barge handling.
• ITG Mehrhout (BCTN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026ITG Mehrhout (BCTN), the largest inland container terminal in the Benelux (24/7 operations), signed a cooperation agreement with PSA Antwerp for the 'Meerhout - PSAA Express', a tri-weekly barge service (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) with fixed calls at Quay 913. The partnership creates shorter turnaround times, higher reliability, and greater supply chain transparency.
• City PiratesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025City Pirates (Antwerp football club, 1,645 players) is PSA/MPET's long-term charity partner. The company supports the club through donations (€15,000 in 2025 Moving for Charity), laptop donations, and volunteering for facility refurbishments. Uses football to support personal development of children with fewer opportunities.
• PIONEERS (EU Horizon 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025PIONEERS is an EU Horizon 2020-funded project coordinated by Port of Antwerp-Bruges, supporting the development and scaling of hydrogen-powered port equipment including the dual fuel straddle carrier programme at PSA/MPET.
• LineascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025PSA Antwerp and Lineas launched a new direct rail connection between PSA's terminal in Zeebrugge and the Noordzee Terminal in Antwerp (June 2025). The service operates 3x per week in both directions, transporting 26,000 TEU annually. Lineas is responsible for full operational execution and uses its Main Hub in Antwerp for consolidation and onward transport.
• Stroom maatwerkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2023PSA Breakbulk and Stroom maatwerk (social economy enterprise) celebrated over 20 years of collaboration. Stroom employees certify dunnage (heat-treated to eradicate insects) for PSA Breakbulk's export shipments. The partnership is the longest-standing for Stroom maatwerk, creating economic opportunities for individuals distanced from the traditional labour market.
• KonecranescoreTechnology or Integration · 11 May 2023Konecranes (global crane and lifting equipment manufacturer) built the first fully electric straddle carrier in mainland Europe for ATS/MPET by applying the latest battery technology, enabling continuous operation for more than four hours without performance dip.
• CMB.TECHcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2023CMB.TECH (Antwerp-based cleantech company) developed and integrated hydrogen dual fuel combustion engine technology into a straddle carrier with ATS support. The H2 dual fuel technology replaces 70% of diesel consumption with hydrogen. Supported by PIONEERS project (EU Horizon 2020) coordinated by Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
• NatuurpuntminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019PSA/MPET/ATS collaborates with Natuurpunt for annual tree planting events. Since 2021, 1 hectare of forest has been planted each year in the Schopbos in Putte, with a total of 24,000 young trees planned (4-year commitment).
• PSA Academy University PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA Academy has partnerships with educational institutions including Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen, Vlerick Business School, Kühne Logistics University, University of Antwerp (Maritime and Logistics Management programme), Karel de Grote University College, and others for training, student awards, and knowledge development.
• Dennie Lockefeer ChairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA is a long-term sponsor of the Dennie Lockefeer Chair (thesis prize for inland shipping/intermodality theses), established in memory of port visionary Dennie Lockefeer. Laureates include Quan van der Knokke, Anton Smidts, and Audrey Clarebout.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Parent company of PSA Antwerp and one of the world's largest container terminal operators with terminals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. PSA Antwerp represents a major European node in PSA International's network; comparable at the holding level for portfolio diversification and global terminal strategy benchmarking.
• COSCO Shipping Ports: Global terminal operator with deep-sea terminals across Europe (including Piraeus), Asia, and the Americas. Competes for the same shipping-line alliance volumes and large-vessel handling as PSA Antwerp, with increasing European hub ambitions.

Direct peers

• Eurogate: German container terminal operator with deep-sea terminals (Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Wilhelmshaven) and a Mediterranean joint venture. Directly competes with PSA Antwerp for European container volumes and runs similar automation and hinterland initiatives.
• APM Terminals: A.P. Moller–Maersk's container terminal arm operating deep-sea and feeder terminals across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Directly comparable to PSA Antwerp in container stevedoring, yard operations, intermodal, and decarbonisation programme scope; Maersk itself is one of PSA Antwerp's anchor customers.
• DP World: Dubai-based global port operator with extensive container terminal footprint across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Comparable to PSA Antwerp in deep-sea container stevedoring, hinterland logistics, and large-vessel handling strategy.
• Hutchison Ports: CK Hutchison's global container terminal operator with a Belgian inland presence (Hutchison Ports Belgium in Willebroek) connected to PSA Antwerp via the 'Willebroek-PSAA Express' barge service. Competes for the same Antwerp and Benelux container handling volumes and runs a parallel European network of deep-sea terminals.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik): Hamburg-based port and logistics group operating container terminals (including CTA and CTH) at the Port of Hamburg, one of Antwerp's closest European competitors. Comparable in container handling, intermodal rail/barge focus, and exposure to major shipping-line customers.

Emerging players

• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Philippines-listed global container terminal operator with terminals across the Philippines, the Americas, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Operates in similar deep-sea and emerging-market terminal categories and competes for alliance liner volumes.
• Yilport Holding: Turkey-based global terminal operator with terminals in Europe (including Portugal, Scandinavia, Baltic) and elsewhere. Comparable in container terminal operating model and emerging hinterland automation investments, though smaller in scale than PSA Antwerp.

Regional players

• EUROKAI: Hamburg-headquartered container terminal holding with stakes in European terminals. Comparable to PSA Antwerp in deep-sea terminal operations and German/North-Sea European port exposure, though primarily serving different national hinterlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/psa.mpet.ats
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/CzEtd9GtDC6
• Xx.com/PSAAntwerp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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