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title: Strong container throughput restricts downturn in first quarter
description: In the first quarter of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 67.7 million tonnes of cargo, a drop of 4.0% compared to the same period last year.
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# [Strong container throughput restricts downturn in first quarter](https://newsroom.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/press-releases/strong-container-throughput-restricts-downturn-in-an-eventful-first-quarter)

 Written by [Port of Antwerp-Bruges](https://newsroom.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/press-releases/author/port-of-antwerp-bruges) | Apr 22, 2025, 7:00:00 AM

 

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