PSA Antwerp (PSAA) and ITG Meerhout (BCTN) have signed a cooperation agreement for the launch of a new, fast and reliable barge connection between PSAA’s North Sea Terminal (Quay 913) and ITG Meerhout (BCTN). The service will be marketed under the name ‘Meerhout – PSAA Express’.

This new service commenced on 6 January 2026, offering a tri-weekly connection with fixed calls at Quay 913 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

With the ‘Meerhout – PSAA Express’ service, PSAA is taking the next step to further optimise its services with barge operators. By working with fixed time slots and clear operational agreements, PSAA is increasing the predictability and reliability of barge handling. This enables barge operators to plan their operations more efficiently and offer a more consistent and reliable product to their customers.

ITG Meerhout, the largest inland container terminal in the Benelux region, operates 24/7 and remains committed to investing in high delivery reliability. With the launch of this express service, the terminal will provide a timely, point-to-point connection to and from the PSAA terminals via a dedicated barge.

For more information, please click HERE for the press release.