You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Antwerp Bunker Barge Damaged by Falling Containers Antwerp Bunker Barge Damaged by Falling Containers by Ship & Bunker News Team Friday June 12, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the quay of the Antwerp Gateway terminal. Image Credit: DP World A marine fuel barge at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges was damaged earlier this week by containers falling on it during loading operations. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the quay of the Antwerp Gateway terminal, a spokesperson for DP World , the owner of the terminal, told Ship & Bunker . The container ship  COSCO Hope  and bunker vessel  Mati  were the ships affected. "Four containers fell overboard and came to rest on a bunkering vessel, resulting in solely material damage," the DP World spokesperson said. "A minor on-deck oil leak occurred shortly after the incident and was promptly contained and cleaned up. "The affected containers have been removed and precautionary measures implemented. "The situation is being managed in close coordination with the relevant authorities and agencies. Terminal operations are continuing as normal." Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Iran to Unveil Strait of Hormuz Transit Toll Mechanism The US had warned that ships paying Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz risk breaching sanctions. Read in Full Oil Prices Rise As Trump Says U.S. Might Have To Give Iran "Another Big Hit" Despite Trump's claims, the latest Iranian proposal for peace seems unfeasible. Read in Full ANALYS