Antwerp, Europe's largest port and the global capital of the diamond trade, has a constant need for multilingual communication with partners across Asia, the Americas and Africa. Thanks to remote interpretation via Zoom, Teams and WebEx, TranslateBE supports the logistics, maritime and diamond sectors in their international video meetings.
What is remote interpretation?
Remote interpretation allows you to engage professional interpreters via video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx or Google Meet, without requiring the interpreter to be physically present. The interpreter works from a studio and delivers simultaneous interpretation in real time. This is ideal for port logistics meetings with Asian shipping companies, online medical consultations or video hearings where multiple languages are needed and time pressure is a factor.
When to choose video conferencing interpretation in Antwerp?
- Negotiations with shipping companies from China, Japan or South Korea on port concessions
- Online medical consultation for non-Dutch-speaking port workers or expats
- Video hearing at the Antwerp Commercial Court
- Hybrid general meeting of an Antwerp diamond trader
- Multilingual online training for logistics staff of a container terminal
- Remote HR interview with a foreign expert in supply chain management
- Contract negotiation with chemical corporations from Germany or the US
- Hybrid seminar for the Antwerp petrochemical cluster (BASF, ExxonMobil, etc.)
TranslateBE
Remote interpreter in Antwerp — Zoom, Teams, WebEx
For port, diamond, logistics and petrochemical sectors in the Antwerp region — quote within 1 hour.
Compatible platforms
- Zoom — integrated interpretation channel; ideal for shipping meetings with Asian partners in different time zones
- Microsoft Teams — native interpretation integration; widely used by major logistics operators and chemical companies in the Antwerp port
- WebEx — robust platform with high security standards; popular with pharmaceutical and chemical multinationals
- Google Meet — accessible platform; suitable for SMEs in the Antwerp diamond sector
- Kudo / Interprefy — specialised RSI platforms with excellent audio quality for large multilingual events in the port
Remote interpretation rates in Antwerp
| Service | Duration | Indicative rate |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | ≤ 4h | €200–350 |
| Full day | ≤ 8h | €350–600 |
| Per hour (one-off) | 1h min. | €80–120/h |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the connection quality good enough for technical port meetings?
Yes. Our interpreters are equipped with professional audio equipment and stable fibre-optic connections. For technical meetings in the port and logistics sector, they also have specialised terminology in shipping, customs and intermodal logistics to guarantee accurate interpretation.
Which languages are available for video interpreting in Antwerp?
TranslateBE has interpreters for the main trading languages active in the Antwerp port: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Russian, alongside all European languages. For Asian languages, an additional lead time of 48 to 72 hours may apply.
What is the advantage of RSI over an on-site interpreter for port meetings?
RSI eliminates travel costs and logistical constraints: a shipowner in Shanghai and a terminal operator in Antwerp can attend the same meeting with professional interpreting, without any time loss. RSI also allows quick switching between languages when participants from multiple countries join.
How far in advance should I book an RSI interpreter for a port conference in Antwerp?
For a standard meeting (1–2 languages, half day), booking 2 to 3 working days ahead is sufficient. For large port events or multilingual conferences with multiple interpreter teams, we recommend 1 to 2 weeks. For urgent cases, an express service is available within 24 hours.
Online interpreter in Antwerp — available within 24h
Port, diamond, logistics — our interpretation service is ready for your international video meeting in Antwerp.