Rob Smeets appointed chief executive of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges board's own statement confirmed Rob Smeets, previously interim chief executive and chief operating officer, has been appointed chief executive of the port authority for a six-year term.
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- Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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- 5 Jun 2026
- Published by us
- 17 Sept 2026
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