Port of Rotterdam

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝟰𝗛 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗗𝗠 In the Rotterdam Makers District, living and working merge in the innovative areas of RDM Rotterdam and M4H. Program Manager Jouke Goslinga explains: "RDM and M4H are the only port city areas where the city and port actually come together. And where, as a region, we can show what the port city of the future will look like." This dynamic district offers space for high-tech companies and start-ups focused on climate change, energy transition, and raw materials transition.    Thousands of new homes will soon be built in Merwehaven, Marconi, and Keilekwartier. Goslinga adds, “Here, you get a combination of living and working in Rotterdam-style, so not only office space but also commercial space.” The future of Rotterdam is being shaped in this unique district, with innovation at its heart.    Read the full article in the latest Rotterdam Port Magazine: https://lnkd.in/etxx_v8c    #RDM #M4H #BuildingTheFuture #PortOfRotterdam

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮   Trammo, OCI, and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot on 12 April 2025, at the Maasvlakte 2 APM terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. The operation took place between two vessels alongside a newly developed quay, marking a significant step towards preparing the port for ammonia bunkering.   The pilot was supported by bunker barge operator Victrol & Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, with facilitation from the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Ammonia is a carbon-free fuel, so no CO2 is released during combustion. The first ships capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel are expected in 2026 or 2027.    The ammonia bunker pilot is part of the European MAGPIE project. MAGPIE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.   Read more about this pilot on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKk7BTZR   OCI Global Trammo, Inc. James Fisher Fendercare Victrol APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping Magpie

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧!   Do you want to learn more about the hydrogen economy and discover your potential role in this transformative industry? Then mark your calendars for the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition on Thursday, 22 May 2025, from 10:30 to 14:00 hrs at Rotterdam Ahoy!   Spots are limited, register now: https://lnkd.in/ehfp57nS   #WorldHydrogenSummit #energytransition #hydrogenfuture #PortOfRotterdam   | Erasmus Sustainability Hub | Enactus EUR | STAR Specialists | Women's Business Network | Rotterdam Consulting Club | Erasmus Centre for Energy Transition | Gemeente Rotterdam |

 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬) We get an exclusive look at the day-to-day operations and processes of the various companies in Europe's largest port. In this edition, we delve into the world of inspection services. We join an inspector on board a vessel to inspect cargo, and we visit a laboratory. Will you join us?  Watch the video below and read the full article made with thanks to Peterson Control Union in the latest Rotterdam Port Magazine: https://lnkd.in/efDJu3-h  #BehindTheScenes #InspectionServices #PortOfRotterdam  

Wethouder Simons en Berte Simons, COO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam bezoeken Porthos-boring Oude Maas  Gisterenmiddag bezochten de Rotterdamse havenwethouder Robert Simons en COO Berte Simons van Havenbedrijf Rotterdam de plek waar Porthos de leiding onder de Oude Maas trekt. Porthos is het CO₂-transport- en -opslagproject dat afgevangen CO₂ van bedrijven in de haven gaat opslaan in voormalige gasvelden onder de Noordzee. Ze bezochten beide zijden van de Oude Maas. Aan de ene kant van de rivier staat de elektrische boor rig en aan de andere kant de buizenleiding die terplekke aan elkaar wordt gelast en vervolgens gefaseerd onder de Oude Maas door wordt getrokken. Berte Simons: “Geweldig om te zien hoe in de haven op verschillende plekken wordt gewerkt aan de infrastructuur voor het transport en de opslag van CO₂. Het is één van de noodzakelijke manieren om de CO₂-uitstoot snel te kunnen verminderen. Inmiddels ligt 80% van de landleiding al in de grond en het was mooi om bij deze laatste boring onder de waterwegen mee te kunnen kijken.” Wethouder Simons: “Ik ben trots op wat we met Porthos realiseren. CO₂-opslag is een essentiële tussenstap richting een toekomstbestendige haven. De energietransitie is in volle gang – met investeringen in waterstof en andere duurzame bronnen – maar die omslag kost tijd. Tot die tijd moeten we zorgen dat het licht blijft branden en de economie blijft draaien. Projecten zoals Porthos maken dat mogelijk.” #porthos #CO2 #portofrotterdam

Spanish delegation of ports, energy companies and government visits Rotterdam for strategic hydrogen routes On April 8 and 9, a large delegation from Spanish ports, energy companies and government visited the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The visit took place as part of a multi-year process to create maritime corridors for hydrogen imports between the Netherlands and Spain. Connecting low-cost hydrogen production in Spain with the excellent energy infrastructure in the Netherlands therefore offers a unique opportunity to accelerate strategic autonomy and energy transition in both countries. Program Manager International Hydrogen at the Port of Rotterdam Authority Monica Swanson: “The Spanish-Dutch corridor allows Spanish green hydrogen, made with energy from solar and wind, to reach Northwest Europe via the Port of Rotterdam - becoming one of the keys to European energy independence. We have had two important days with all the parties who can make the Spanish-Dutch corridor possible. We are pleased to see how the cooperation between parties is intensifying.” Sofie Boom, David van Maaren, Sergio Puerto, Alexander Garbar, Anne S. Geurts, Rogier van Tooren, Dana van der Zee, Carla Robledo, Han Feenstra, Davine Janssen, Ministerie van Klimaat en Groene Groei, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken #portofrotterdam #energytransition #hydrogen

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has renewed the contract with Evides Waterbedrijf for the supply of drinking water to inland barges for the next five years. Evides has been supplying drinking water to inland barges in the Rotterdam port area with four water boats for decades. Barges paying port fees are allowed to take up to 6,000 litres of drinking water at a time from one of the drinking water boats. In the years to come, Evides and Port of Rotterdam will work together on making the fleet more sustainable and optimising the ordering process by means of digitalisation. #evides #drinkingwater #inlandbarges #portofrotterdam

Parties involved in the port of Rotterdam, including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, have presented joint agreements regarding important developments for the resource and energy transition, residential construction, accessibility and the balance with the living environment, such as landscape development and limiting noise pollution. This represents a joint substantiation of their shared perspective on the long-term development of the area.   This is the first time that such a broad coalition of organizations has worked together on strategic spatial planning choices and the acceleration of projects in the port of Rotterdam region. This is necessary because many different spatial and social challenges converge in the region. Short-term choices are decisive for the long term and vice versa.    Central and regional government want their collaboration to create a future-proof port in an economically powerful region that is attractive to live and work in. #portofrotterdam #energytransition

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. Yesterday, Vice President Commercial Matthijs van Doorn of the Port of Rotterdam Authority received President of the Bundesrat, Anke Rehlinger, at the newly opened port experience centre Portlantis at the Maasvlakte. Together with Mark Stoelinga and Wouter Demenint from the hydrogen team, they discussed federal government legislation for cross-border energy projects and the importance of hydrogen for Germany's industrial transformation. The Port of Rotterdam Authority is keen to work with Germany on a rapid connection to set up a cross-border hydrogen supply chain and to become Europe’s hydrogen hub. Right now, 13% of Europe’s energy consumption is being imported via Rotterdam.   Anke Rehlinger and Matthijs van Doorn both emphasized the need for strong cross-border supply chains, to safeguard the competitive position of Europe’s industry. Rehlinger is also State Premier of the Saarland, a Federal State know for it’s steel production. Part of this steel is used in Rotterdam to produce monopiles at Sif Group. #portofrotterdam #energytransition

The 'Rail Connected' program has launched the train composition functionality, streamlining information exchange between carriers, rail operators, and terminals. This means there is digital clarity about the composition of the freight trains going to and from Rotterdam in terms of locomotive, carriages and containers.   "Providing everyone with insight into train composition helps us avoid waste," says Saskia Mureau (Director Customer Digital Port of Rotterdam Authority). "Errors are detected earlier, capacity is better utilised, and failures can be identified in time, enhancing efficiency and trust within the supply chain." Read more about Rail Connected: https://lnkd.in/eP3qEkqM   Rail Connected program has been running for over four years now. Thank you to all the companies working with us: Cabooter Group | Rotterdam World Gateway B.V. | ECT Rotterdam (Europe Container Terminals) | Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal | Combi Terminal Twente B.V. | Contargo | DB Cargo Nederland N.V. | DistriRail | KombiRail Europe B.V. | LTE logistics & transport | Optimodal Nederland B.V. | PortShuttle Rotterdam | Rail Force One | Raillogix | Rotterdam Rail Feeding B.V. | RTB CARGO GmbH | Trimodal Europe Group | ERS Railways B.V. | Rail Service Center Rotterdam B.V. | DP World | APM Terminals | Portbase | Rail Cargo Group | Bertschi Group |   #railconnected #digitalisation