Tag: Port of Rotterdam

According to Port of Rotterdam, last year saw major investment decisions that are contributing to making the port and the logistics chain to and from Rotterdam more sustainable. The financial results were stable, putting the Port Authority in a position to commit to further investments for a future-resilient port in the years to come as well.

The Port of Rotterdam has recently formed a new partnership with VARO Energy Group, to enhance fuel and energy efficiency. VARO successfully secured the contract through the port's competitive tender process for the most environmentally friendly and viable energy carrier.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is currently investigating the consequences and opportunities of the raw materials transition for the Rotterdam port and industrial complex.

Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly less fuel in Rotterdam; 9.9 million tonnes in 2023 compared to 10.6 million tonnes in 2022.

The recent disruptions at the Red Sea entrance are anticipated to exert additional strain on the container terminals in January 2024. However, the overall impact on the port of Rotterdam's throughput is projected to be minimal.

Boskalis announced that it put into service a large-scale shore-based power facility at its Waalhaven location in Rotterdam.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has obtained a 51% stake in each of TraPac LLC (TraPac) and Yusen Terminals LLC (YTI), and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG).

Gasunie announced that the authorities in the Netherlands have started building a national hydrogen network. Contractor Visser & Smit Hanab will build the first section of the national grid.

Sea-going vessels will be temporarily prohibited from using Parkkade and Lloydkade docks in central Rotterdam, starting October 20th.

The Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), RMI, Systemiq, Power2X, and industry leaders have formed the Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Trade Coalition (H2TC), to enable the first shipment of clean hydrogen from the United States to Europe by 2026.