Workers were evacuated Tuesday evening from the Waasland extension of the Port of Antwerp following a leak of a potentially hazardous substance from a shipping container.
Local authorities confirmed the incident, which prompted an immediate safety response in the Beveren-Kruibeke-Zeebrugge area.
Initial assessments by emergency services have been reassuring, with no reports of serious injuries.
However, officials are still working to identify the specific chemical involved in the spill.
The port remains operational, but the incident underscores the ongoing safety challenges facing major European logistics hubs.
The leak comes amid heightened scrutiny of global supply chain vulnerabilities.