Port of Rotterdam

Major European Ports See Container Gains Despite Trade Turmoil

With the United States reimposing sweeping tariffs under President Trump’s second administration, European ports and trade officials are bracing for impact—though early assessments suggest the blow may fall hardest on specific sectors and regions rather than across the European Union (EU) as a whole.

A recent analysis from the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel paints a cautiously optimistic picture: while the macroeconomic hit to the EU from increased US tariffs could be “significant but...

https://container-news.com/european-ports-container-gains-despite-trade-turmoil/

Port of Rotterdam reaches 3.3 million TEUs in first quarter

Port of Rotterdam has increased its container throughput by 2.2% to 3.3 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2025. However, in terms of tonnage, throughput shows a decrease of 1.1% compared to the same period last year.

This difference is caused by an 8.1% decrease in the export of full containers, according to the port’s statement. Export containers are heavier, which means that the average weight per container is lower. The decrease in the number of export containers is a result of the weak...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-reaches-3-3-million-teus-in-first-quarter/

Successful ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at port of Rotterdam

Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April 2025.

This marks an important step in preparing the Dutch port for vessels bunkering clean ammonia, which 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 pilot involved transferring 800 cubic meters of liquid, cold ammonia at -33...

https://container-news.com/successful-ammonia-bunkering-pilot-between-two-vessels-at-port-of-rotterdam/

Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia

The world’s 30 busiest container ports recorded a 7% growth in volumes in 2024, boosted by increased traffic from China, the United States and South Asia, according to Alphaliner.


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Singapore and Rotterdam strengthen collaboration on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to enhance the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor.

The two port bodies have brought together 28 partners across the entire container shipping value chain to drive the deployment of sustainable fuels on the 15,000-kilometer shipping route and implement digital solutions for improved efficiency.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, commented, “By bringing...

https://container-news.com/singapore-and-rotterdam-strengthen-collaboration-on-green-and-digital-shipping-corridor/

Rotterdam congestion drives ocean carriers away

Congestion at Rotterdam’s port terminals has forced ocean carriers to adjust their services to avoid delays at the major European hub.

As a result, MSC and CMA CGM have decided to omit Rotterdam from their joint North Europe-Australia service—branded as NEMO and Australia Express, respectively—until at least early June, according to DynaLiners.

After the Rotterdam removal, the service rotation will be as follows:

London (UK) – Hamburg (Germany) – Antwerp (Belgium) – Le Havre (France) – Valencia...

https://container-news.com/rotterdam-congestion-drives-ocean-carriers-away/

Port of Rotterdam extends Secure Chain network

Port of Rotterdam announced that the Secure Chain has now been extended to include the Far East and Oceania. As a result, deepsea shipping lines and their agents will no longer issue PIN codes—prone to fraud risks—for containers arriving in Rotterdam from these regions.

Instead, all intercontinental container cargo at the Dutch port will be processed exclusively through the Secure Chain, ensuring a secure and efficient collection process. Containers can now only be retrieved from deepsea...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-extends-secure-chain-network/

Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for Clean Industrial Deal swift implementation

The two largest European ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, have welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal, through which the European Commission intends to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry.

The two mega container ports in the Netherlands and Belgium support the strategy for bundling economic strength and a sustainable transition, emphasising that it’s time to concretise the announced measures.

The CEOs of both port authorities regularly hear from the companies in the ports, and...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-rotterdam-and-antwerp-bruges-call-for-clean-industrial-deal-swift-implementation/

European Ports 2024: Antwerp Narrows Distance to Rotterdam, Piraeus Loses Ground

Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges and Hamburg have maintained their dominance in the European port rankings in 2024, despite severe geopolitical instability and security challenges.

The combined container throughput of the top three European Union (EU) ports increased by 4.4% in 2024, rebounding from a sharp 7% decline the previous year, according to Theo Notteboom, a member of PortEconomics, the organization responsible for compiling the rankings.

Among the leading ports, Belgium’s Antwerp-Bruges...

https://container-news.com/european-ports-2024/

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