African links

Antwerp has signed a five-year agreement with Douala and Dakar port authorities to collaborate more closely. In this way Antwerp, the second-largest port in Europe, seeks to reinforce its historic position as leader on the coast of West Africa. The agreement contains a number of commitments in the area of marketing, developing trade relations, organising joint commercial events and exchanging information on subjects such as customs and excise, security and sustainability.