The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52.24 - Cargo handling
105 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 March 2016
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Antwerp Depot announced its intention to cease activities and dismiss all its employees: 85 workers and 20 clerical staff. The company maintains, stores and repairs containers at a site in Antwerp port. According to shareholders the company was losing too much money and therefore they stopped the financing. The company was formed in 2015 as the merger of 3 smaller companies. The information and consultation of staff has been initiated and it should take approximately 2-3 months.
Sources
22 March 2016: De Gazet van Antwerpen
Citation
Eurofound (2016), Antwerp Depot , Closure in Belgium, factsheet number 88541, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/88541.
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