Technical visits and Additional Events

Special technical visits and events available to ETC Delegates #etcAntwerp2025

To register for, or for further enquiries regarding any of these events, send an email to sabrina.winter@aetransport.org 

Join us for our ever popular bike tour around the beautiful city of Antwerp. Tour time approximately one hour.

Meet at the ETC registration desk at 1810 to leave for the bike collection point which is in close proximity to the University this year.

To book, please contact sabrina.winter@aetransport.org

Please be aware that it may not be possible to join the civic reception if you join this tour, as traffic may impact the journey time.

Oosterweel Project Visit Thursday 18 September 0900-1200 Details on pick up and drop off to be confirmed Pre-registration required. Limited to 48 delegates

Images by Flywel

The Oosterweel project is a major infrastructure initiative aimed at completing the Antwerp Ring Road (R1). It includes the construction of a set of new tunnels both under the River Scheldt and the port of Antwerp, redesigned interchanges, and improved connections for all means of transport. Large parts of the existing Ring Road will be reconstructed underground and covered, forming new public spaces to be developed, connecting neighboorhoods and improving air quality in residential areas. The works are designed to enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability in and around the city of Antwerp. Managed by Lantis, the project is one of the largest mobility investments in Europe and is expected to be completed in phases through the early 2030s.

Lantis is offering the participants of the ETC a bus tour to get a view of the construction site and the progress made since construction started in 2018. 

Antwerp Central Station Visit Friday 19 September 1415-1630 (leaving at 1315) Pre-registration required. Limited to 30 delegates

The tour starts at Antwerp Berchem station, with a visit of one Belgium’s biggest rail signpost hubs. After a technical explanation of how rail signposting works and the tools used, the group moves to Antwerp Central station, for an explanation of the history and functionality of the historical station and its current-day use.

Meet at the registration desk to leave promptly by 1315

Port of Antwerp and the Port Authority Visit Friday 19 September 0830-1230 Pre-registration required. Limited to 25 delegates

With more than 300 liner services and 800 destinations, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the second largest port in Europe and a true world port; an important lifeline for the Belgian economy, and more widely into its European hinterland.  It is served by an extensive network or rail freight, motorway and inland waterway links; successful ports are about more than maritime transport.  During this visit you will see some of the key facilities of the port and enjoy a presentation by the team at the Port Authority, and also enjoy a visit to the Havenhuis with its award-winning architecture. 

Meet at the ETC Registration Desk in Building R from 8.15 to leave at 8.30,  or join at the Port House at 9.15

For delegates arriving a little earlier for ETC, please consider meeting our friends at:  The Port of the Future – Autonomous Summit Tuesday 16 September

Looking for inspiration on autonomous technology in mobility and logistics? Join the Port of the Future – Autonomous Summit on September 16, 2025 at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in het Antwerp port area. Discover more than 20 live demos from companies like Einride, Seafar, and OTIV, connect with innovators and policymakers, and explore how autonomous solutions are shaping tomorrow’s logistics.

Location: K102, Loodglansstraat 5, 2030 Antwerp
Timing: 10:00–17:00
Free attendance. 

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity and register now at that link below:

Port of the Future - Autonomous Summit - Visitors - Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Deadline for registration is Monday 8 September.

We look forward to seeing you soon #etcAntwerp2025