PSA Antwerp, Danser Group, and its partner Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal (HPEI) have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a new barge connection between PSA's Noordzee Terminal in Antwerp and the Willebroek inland terminal, managed by Hutchison Ports Belgium, a subsidiary of HPEI.

The service will be marketed under the name 'Willebroek – PSAA Express'. ​

The weekly express service is intended to improve the predictability and quality of inland waterway links to and from Antwerp, offering steadier transit times, clearer visibility across the route and more reliable deliveries for shippers.

The 'Willebroek – PSAA Express' also strengthens the intermodal connection and offers another viable sustainable solution for stable hinterland access.

For Danser Group and HPEI, of which the inland terminal in Willebroek is a part, this collaboration means a further expansion of their intermodal network, with a focus on planning, continuity, and operational efficiency. The fixed time slots allow operations to be precisely coordinated and a consistent product to be offered to the market.

"With the 'Willebroek – PSAA Express', we are continuing to build a network of fixed corridors from Antwerp to the hinterland, expanding PSA Antwerp's port adjacencies. By working with fixed time frames and dedicated capacity, we offer predictability and efficiency in barge handling, which directly benefits our customers, giving them peace of mind," said Edward Tah, managing director PSA Belgium.

Martine Hiel, managing director, Hutchison Ports Belgium, noted that the new express service to Willebroek "fits perfectly" with the company's HPEI strategy of developing strong, reliable intermodal connections. "By combining fixed agreements with PSA and our operational know-how, we can offer our customers a guaranteed and consistent service, regardless of traffic congestion on the roads and congestion in the port."

The launch of the Willebroek–PSAA Express signals the partners' aim to offer a more sustainable and efficient inland‑waterway alternative to road transport for moves to and from the Port of Antwerp, strengthening a corridor designed for steadier, higher‑quality flows.