nxtport

Antwerp takes stake in IT firm

Antwerp Port Authority and FPIM (Federal Participation & Investment Company) are to jointly acquire a stake in port community digital data platform, NxtPort. The Port Authority will take 75% and FPIM 25% in the form of capital plus a subordinated loan, together totalling €5.25 million. NxtPort chief executive Daniel Lievens said his company is now working on practical applications for improving customs processes and how forwarders, ship’s agents and shippers ... [+]