Shipping at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium disrupted due to oil spill

Golden Ten Data reported on April 10 that the Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority in Belgium issued a statement on the 10th, stating that due to an oil spill incident at one of Antwerp's terminals, the normal operation of the port has been severely affected. According to the statement, an oil leak occurred at the Delwaide terminal in the Port of Antwerp on the night of the 9th during fueling operations. The source of the pollution is now under control, and the vessel involved has begun cleanup procedures. The statement also mentioned that the port is closely monitoring the situation. Currently, some shipping lanes and locks have been completely closed, affecting several nearby vessels. The Port of Antwerp is a key cargo transportation hub in Europe, with throughput second only to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. (Xinhua News Agency)