Rotterdam News
Port of Rotterdam sees 9.1% drop in cargo volumes in H1 2020The Port of Rotterdam reported a 9.1% drop in cargo throughput in the first half of 2020 with volumes hit by the global Covid-19 pandemic.27 July 2020 Monday 14:00
Port of Rotterdam eyeing India investment opportunitiesThe Port of Rotterdam is eyeing opportunities in India and the country’s Sagarmala Programme to develop the performance of its logistics sector.12 June 2020 Friday 11:05
World’s Largest Megaship Arrives in EuropeThe 24,000 TEU-class HMM Algeciras arrived in Rotterdam today setting a new record as the largest ship to enter a European port.04 June 2020 Thursday 10:16
Port of Rotterdam: Industrial sector further cuts carbon footprintThe Port of Rotterdam is another step closer to becoming a carbon-neutral port in the future, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement objectives.15 April 2020 Wednesday 10:08
Slowing World Trade Impacts Port of Rotterdam VolumesThe Port of Rotterdam’s freight throughput remained flat in 2019, as growth in international trade lost momentum.18 February 2020 Tuesday 15:25
Port of Rotterdam Points to Rise in LNG BunkeringEurope’s top bunkering port, the Port of Rotterdam, has seen an increase in LNG bunkering at the port.21 January 2020 Tuesday 13:36
Scrubber-fitted capes speed up in first weeks of the new yearThe largest bulk carriers afloat are moving at different speeds depending on whether or not they have a scrubber fitted.20 January 2020 Monday 15:05
Boskalis Wins Maintenance Gig for Europe’s Top PortDutch dredging specialist Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has secured a multi-year contract for the maintenance dredging in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.23 December 2019 Monday 15:09
Shore power trial for coasters in RotterdamThe Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have started a trial on 13 December to supply small sea-going vessels with electricity on Parkkade in the center of Rotterdam.20 December 2019 Friday 11:11
Port of Rotterdam Points to Dramatic Rise in Sale of Low-Sulphur Bunker OilThe Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest bunker port, has seen a major spike in the sale of the new very low sulphur fuel bunker oil (VLSFO) with a maximum 0.5% sulphur.11 December 2019 Wednesday 10:46
Rotterdam’s city council gives the green light to the Port VisionThe city council of Rotterdam has adopted the revised Port Vision. The creation of economic and societal value and realising sustainable growth form the core of the revised Port Vision.04 December 2019 Wednesday 11:44
SmartPort launches new partnership with MARINSmartPort, the Rotterdam knowledge platform for innovative scientific research, has organised the third SmartPort Summit.31 October 2019 Thursday 16:13
Rotterdam marks continued growthThe port of Rotterdam handled 112.4 million tonnes of freight during the third quarter of 2019. This means a total of 353.5 million tonnes has been transhipped up to the end of the third quarter.22 October 2019 Tuesday 10:06
Rotterdam container placed on ‘Noah’s Train’On Friday 11 October, the Rotterdam container was placed on ‘Noah’s train’ under the great interest of all participating European rail operators. This took place at the APMT terminal on Rotterdam Maasvlakte.15 October 2019 Tuesday 10:18
Largest ‘green’ hydrogen plant in EuropeHydrogen is used as a sustainable fuel for industry. New technology even produces hydrogen without CO2 emissions. Rotterdam is committed to the largest ‘green’ hydrogen plant in Europe.17 September 2019 Tuesday 17:06
How Rotterdam is using blockchain to reinvent global tradeBlockchain could boost global trade by $1 Trillion in 10 years. Discover how Rotterdam, Europe’s Maritime Capital, is embracing this technology to strengthen its smart logistics and maritime hub.14 September 2019 Saturday 14:23
