PSA Antwerp
PSAA
PSA Antwerp is een Container Terminal Operator en is onderdeel van de PSA International group.
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Lobbying Activity
Meeting with Flavio Laina (Head of Unit Competition)
16 Dec 2025 · PSA’s Policy Recommendations to harmonize GBER with EU climate and transport objectives
Meeting with Polona Gregorin (Head of Unit Climate Action) and DGA Group Europe SA
16 Dec 2025 · Discussion on the impact of the ETS on the competitiveness of EU ports, particularly concerning transhipment activities
Meeting with Kathleen Van Brempt (Member of the European Parliament)
28 Nov 2025 · Lopende havendossiers
Meeting with Kathleen Van Brempt (Member of the European Parliament)
24 Nov 2025 · EU Port Strategy
Meeting with Philippe Chantraine (Head of Unit Mobility and Transport)
20 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on the MFF 2028+, in particular the Commission proposal on the Connecting Europe Facility Regulation, the possible improvements concerning the application process for CEF support.
Response to Proposal for a Regulation on Military Mobility
23 Oct 2025
PSA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence for a proposal for a Regulation on Military Mobility, which represents an important step towards establishing the first regulatory framework harmonizing national procedures and rules in the areas impacting military mobility movements, including transport. European ports, and in particular PSAs container, breakbulk, and project cargo terminals in Antwerp, serve as critical intermodal hubs for the import, storage, and deployment of military equipment and personnel. PSA is committed to ensuring that its facilities across Europe are prepared to meet the urgent need to strengthen EU security. 1. Prioritize long-term investments in infrastructure and security Investment should be focused on eliminating bottlenecks in existing flows, for example, by completing delayed or unfinished projects, including transnational initiatives. PSA strongly advises to make investments and regulatory adjustments that benefit military mobility and general sustainable logistics at the same time. What works for military (high and heavy) transport, also works for private port and logistics operators, and vice versa. The rehabilitation of the 3RX (Iron Rhine) rail connection is a notable example. The elimination of long-standing administrative barriers that hinder flows between Member States could likewise generate a substantial positive impact. Customs form 302, for example, presents a great opportunity for standardization. Finally, to ensure sustainable long-term management of military equipment in port terminal premises and reduce dependence on public funding, PSA recommends strengthening existing logistical and port platforms with proven track record. 2. Ensure cooperation between military experts and the private sector for robust planning To ensure realistic and robust plans for military capacity development on terminals, PSA calls for the establishment of a professional dialogue between military experts and operational executives from private terminal operators. Terminal operations and military mobility entail specific technical and infrastructural aspects which necessitate close cooperation. Embedding this cooperation would help manage expectations on both sides while business continuity needs to be recognized as a prime factor in decision making on dual use infrastructure. In this context, PSA recommends that Assured Access clauses to port infrastructure be designed to ensure that a balance is maintained between the military and civil operations, and market-based compensation is established in case of requisition for military purposes. 3. Provide additional security measures Given the increasing number of episodes of drone attacks, cyberattacks, GPS jamming, spoofing, and other forms of hybrid aggression, investments should be targeted to the full security spectrum, providing tailored security measures for port terminals. PSA recommends that funding and regulation for military mobility include the adequate protection of ports and terminals. 4. Prioritize demonstrable benefits and competencies as selection criteria PSA calls for a level playing field for all port operators, in the allocation and delivery of services to support military logistics. The opportunity to offer services to Europes security through military logistics should remain open to global operators with a proven track record that can demonstrate the necessary capabilities and commitment. PSAs goals are completely aligned and intertwined with safety and security across the EU.
Read full responseResponse to General revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation
6 Oct 2025
To ensure the revised General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) delivers tangible value for the competitiveness, security, and strategic economic independence of European ports, PSA encourages the European Commission to consider the following recommendations: 1. Align GBER with EU priorities The GBER needs to be revised to reflect the EU Ports Strategys objective to complement and enhance the existing framework, with a focus on emerging priorities such as economic resilience, infrastructure investment, decarbonization funding, cybersecurity, and dual-use infrastructure. These new priorities and challenges, however, pose huge investment hurdles for private port operators, making State aid an essential part of efforts to close funding gaps and make business cases viable in the long term, alongside solid EU Funding instruments. 2. Make port superstructures eligible for exemption The upcoming revision of GBER presents a timely and strategic opportunity to resolve the persistent lack of targeted support for seaport operators - particularly private operators who face disproportionate investment risks. A dedicated State aid framework would be particularly beneficial in supporting investments in critical port superstructures. The current GBER explicitly states that aid shall not be granted for investments in port superstructures. It is exactly in these superstructures, however, that significant gains are to be made in electrification, decarbonisation, safety and security. The heightened focus on dual use infrastructure brings opportunities but also investment needs. Therefore, the upcoming revision represents a pressing opportunity to remove this barrier and make these crucial investments eligible for exemption from the requirement of prior notification and approval. The GBER remains one of the most pragmatic and effective legal instruments to support well-targeted terminal investments through a dedicated exemption regime. The Call for Evidence explicitly mentions the needs of SMEs including start-ups and scale-ups but does not adequately address the investments maritime port operators must make to meet international standards and build long-term competitiveness, especially in the current context. Therefore, PSA asks: I) For the deletion of port superstructures from the current Article 56b, paragraph 3. 3. Significantly reduce the administrative burden for applicants and Member States The administrative process behind justifying State aid exemption claims is too complex and cumbersome, creating a significant hurdle for applicants and/or Member States and regions. Significantly reducing the administrative burden would facilitate well-targeted State funding without compromising the prime objectives of the Regulation: creating level playing fields and reinforcing the internal market. 4. Consider a specific exemption regulation for ports Finally, PSA recommends the introduction of a specific exemption regulation for maritime ports for the longer term. A dedicated block exemption could offer a tailor-made and comprehensive solution that offers long term stability and a solid investment ecosystem for all parties involved.
Read full responseResponse to EU Ports Strategy
28 Jul 2025
PSA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the EU Ports Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of European ports. As a global leader in port operations, PSA recognises the strategic role of EU ports in trade, energy supply, decarbonising shipping, and military mobility. PSA supports the EUs decarbonisation goals and aims for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. PSA operates in 13 Member States and is committed to innovation, digitalisation, and green technologies within the industry. In view of the upcoming Port Strategy, PSA recommends the following: 1. Harmonised State Aid Framework & Private Investment for Decarbonisation: PSA calls for a sector-specific State aid framework for ports to unlock funding in order to remain competitive. Access to funding has been further hampered by the complexity, lack of clarity, uncertainty, and length of application processes, as well as the limited availability of funds. While some State aid measures targeting terminal operators already exist at the national level, there is an urgent need for a more harmonized EU-wide approach. Additionally, PSA advocates for improved funding tools under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-T) and Innovation Fund, as proposed for the MFF 2028-34, supporting decarbonization, brownfield reconversions including superstructures and automation in ports. 2. Focus on Digitalisation, Automation & Workforce Upskilling: PSA supports advancing digitalisation and automation in ports, such as AI-based and automated cargo handling, port community systems and real-time monitoring tools. To maintain competitiveness, PSA emphasises workforce upskilling to adapt to these technological advancements. PSA also calls for streamlined processes for testing autonomous vehicles in port environments. 3. Simplification of Administrative Processes: To improve competitiveness, PSA advocates for simplifying administrative procedures, eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy, and standardising regulations. Adopting digital tools like single-window systems will facilitate smoother cross-border logistics and improve efficiency. 4. Public-Private Collaboration to Address Security Challenges: Given ports' interconnectedness with maritime, digital, and inland transport, PSA stresses the need for enhanced public-private collaboration to address security risks like cyber threats. PSA calls for a European information-sharing system and an early-warning portal for cyberattacks. Drug trafficking must be addressed as a supply chain-wide challenge, requiring collaboration across all stakeholders. 5. Facilitate essential infrastructure investments, balanced with meaningful and effective safeguards against foreign influence risks: PSA supports continued access to private investment for critical infrastructure, ensuring such investments do not undermine EU strategic autonomy. PSA advocates for a balanced approach to FDI regulations to safeguard EU ports while encouraging private capital for terminal development. 6. Strengthening Port Resilience Through Dual-Use Infrastructure & Multimodal Integration: PSA highlights the need for dual-use infrastructure in ports, enabling rapid deployment of military equipment. PSA supports funding initiatives such as the Readiness 2030 plan, and calls for better multimodal transport integration to enhance resilience against environmental disruptions. The revision of the Combined Transport Directive and the Rail Infrastructure Capacity Regulation is crucial to strengthening rail connectivity across the EU.
Read full responseMeeting with Kathleen Van Brempt (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)
16 Jun 2023 · Port Strategy
Meeting with Desiree Oen (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc) and DP World Antwerp Holding
8 Dec 2015 · port labour in Antwerp