News / 'Synchro-modality' the key to solving congestion problems at Europe's ports

20/10/2021

Barge owners are calling for port operators to adopt “synchro-modality” to address the congestion crisis plaguing Europe’s box terminals.

Gunther Ginckels, inland consultant at SeasC4U, warned that pleas from Port of Antwerp CEO Jacques Vandermeiren for more container capacity would likely exacerbate the crisis.

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