Port of Antwerp-Bruges to raise tariffs by 3.97% from January 2027
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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges confirmed it will raise several of its tariffs by 3.97% as of January 1, 2027, in line with the August 2026 consumer price index (CPI). The adjustments will apply to both Antwerp and Bruges-Zeebrugge operations, covering vessel dues, terminal-related services, concessions and port facilities.
Comparison with the previous year
The increase confirmed by the port's Board of Directors compares with the 1.91% rise applied for 2026, marking a steeper adjustment for the coming year under CPI indexation.
Towage and multi-call discounts
Towage rates in the Antwerp docks will rise by 3.57%, while towage dues in Zeebrugge will increase by 2.65%, in accordance with the current contracts with Boluda. For deep-sea vessels, the discount for consecutive calls in Antwerp and Zeebrugge will rise from 10% to 20%, and the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) discount mechanism will be standardized across both ports: vessels with an ESI score between 45 and 70 will receive a 10% discount, and those scoring above 70 will receive a 15% discount.
Other operational adjustments
In Antwerp, berthing dues for vehicles will be aligned with Zeebrugge's rates, reaching 0.1830 euros per tonne as of January 2027. In Bruges-Zeebrugge, the maximum length of stay for all vessel types will be extended from 14 to 20 days, and a charge of 150 dollars per hour will be introduced for the use of the RoRo bridge at berth 113. For car carriers, liner services will pay 0.1307 euros per GT and non-liner services 0.2883 euros per GT, while the maximum billable tonnage for container vessels will rise from 175,000 GT to 200,000 GT.
Cruise calls, waste and concessions
As of 2028, a new charge of 4,000 euros per vessel per call will apply to cruise ships, rising to 6,000 euros for a first-time shore power connection, in addition to a charge of 1.50 euros per passenger. Waste tariffs will also be revised as of January 2027, as will charges for reefer container monitoring and for repairs outside regular working hours. Concession fees will likewise rise by 3.97%, and a new annual charge of 25.99 euros per square meter will be introduced for battery energy storage activities on concession land.
