As a large European foreign trade hub, Belgium wants to significantly simplify the import and export of goods. The innovative BE-GATE customs platform was developed for this purpose and officially launched on 6 June. The portal, which was specially designed for the growth market of e-commerce, serv1
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Brussels Airport: Sponsor of the EuroHockey Championships 2019 in Antwerp
Brussels Airport attaches much importance to a healthy mind in a healthy body. That is why the airport is sponsoring the Belfius EuroHockey Championships 2019 this year. The best European hockey teams, including the Red Lions and the Red Panthers, will compete for the title of European Champion.
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Foundations laid for new logistics building at Brussels Airport
At Brussels Airport, the foundation piles for the logistics project located on the west side of Brucargo, the airport’s logistics platform, were placed. A new logistics building for cargo handling will rise on this site, with direct access to the tarmac. The symbolic ‘laying of the firs1
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With a 24,000-strong workforce, Brussels Airport confirms its role as a key economic driver for Belgium and its regions.
Employment figures at Brussels Airport are continuing to grow, demonstrating the sustainable growth of jobs at the airport, and, in particular, its attractiveness for workers with diverse profiles. A recent study carried out by HIVA-KU Leuven, at the request of Aviato, the reference when it comes t1
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Self-driving people mover makes its maiden trip at Brussels Airport
The self-driving people mover has clocked up its first few metres at Brussels Airport. Over the coming 3 days, the shuttle bus will perform several demo trips without passengers to test the technology in a real-life environment. These tests see De Lijn and Brussels Airport's ambitious pilot pro1
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Passenger numbers increase to 2.3 million in April
Decline in cargo volumes in line with economic trend but impacted by service disruptions at skeyes
In April, passenger numbers at Brussels Airport increased to 2.3 million passengers, up 1.5% on April last year despite adverse developments at several airlines. In line with the trend at other (carg1
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Brussels Airport active on popular Chinese app WeChat
Brussels Airport has been active on the leading social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram for years in an effort to keep its passengers as well and as promptly informed as possible about the ins and outs at the airport. It has recently added a channel to this list: WeCh1
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Flemish Minister for Mobility Ben Weyts and De Lijn have presented the country’s first ‘trambus’. The ‘trambus’ derives its name from the unique combination of the comfort of a tram and the manoeuvrability of a bus. The Flemish transport company De Lijn is expanding it1
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Expansion of car park P3 at Brussels Airport with 2,088 parking spaces
Alternative entry and exit routes to and from the parking building
Brussels Airport and Interparking have commenced work on adding 2,088 parking spaces to car park P3, which is located opposite the passenger terminal. During the construction works, passengers will have to use alternative entry and1
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Nearly 2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
In March 2019, Brussels Airport welcomed just under 2 million passengers, i.e. a 1.9% rise, up from March 2018. If it had not been for the repeated strike action by the air traffic controllers, the rise could have been even bigger. The cargo segment at Brussels Airport saw an 8.1% fall compared aga1
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