Port of Rotterdam Authority

QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam site RTW-II connected to CER

QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement for a temporary connection of the Rail Terminal West II (RTW-II) site to the Container Exchange Route (CER).

RTW-II is a temporary location of QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam situated on the Magallanestraat on the Maasvlakte and will be connected via the CER to other locations of QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (RCT, KCL/DCS, KDD), the State Inspection Terminal of Dutch Customs, Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG)...

https://container-news.com/qterminals-kramer-rotterdam-site-rtw-ii-connected-to-cer/

Port of Rotterdam handles 3.3 million TEUs in 2024 Q1

For the first time in three years, the container segment of the Rotterdam port is experiencing a slight uptick in throughput volumes.

There’s been a 3.3% increase in tonnes moved, rising from 31.5 million tonnes to 32.5 million tonnes, and a 2% rise in TEUs, reaching 3.3 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2024 at the Dutch port.

The situation in the Red Sea resulted in a notable decline in ships (-24.5%) and volume from Asia (-13.7%) during January and February, attributed to delays and missed...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-handles-3-3-million-teus-in-2024-q1/

Port of Rotterdam achieves 10% CO2 emission reduction in 2023

In 2023, there was a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions at the port of Rotterdam compared to 2022, amounting to a decrease of 2.2 million tons.

Emissions are now one-third lower than they were in 2016, which marked the peak year for CO2 emissions at the Dutch port. Furthermore, in 2023, CO2 emission levels reached 20.3 million tons, falling below those of the reference year 1990 (20.6 million tons) for the first time.

Source: EUROPA – Environment – Kyoto Protocol – European Union Transaction Log with...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-achieves-10-co2-emission-reduction-in-2023/

Port of Rotterdam enhances security for import-container chain

Starting 31 March 2024, import containers arriving at the port of Rotterdam from Latin America will exclusively be released through the Secure Chain, ensuring both security and reliability.

This new operational approach establishes a closed logistics system involving only recognized and authorized parties. The implementation of the Secure Chain is one aspect of a collaborative effort between public and private sectors to combat drug-related crimes in the port of Rotterdam.

Within the Secure Chain...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-enhances-security-for-import-container-chain/

Rotterdam World Gateway to fully equip quayside with shore-based power

Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power capabilities, enabling all vessels to utilize this eco-friendly power source.

According to a statement, already renowned for its full automation and carbon neutrality, the RWG terminal’s initiative will further enhance environmental sustainability.

With the implementation of shore-based power facilities, ships berthed at the terminal will cease emissions of particulates, nitrogen...

https://container-news.com/rotterdam-world-gateway-to-fully-equip-quayside-with-shore-based-power/

Rotterdam sees TEU decline amid stable financial results

The Port of Rotterdam handled 13.4 million TEUs in 2023, translating to a 7% drop compared to the previous year’s figures. Additionally, the container throughput in tonnes was 130.1 million tonnes, lower by 6.8%.

“Container throughput has proved to be very volatile in recent years in response to Covid and geopolitical developments,” said a Port of Rotterdam official, adding that the main reasons for the decline that began in 2022 and continued in 2023, are “lower consumption, lower production in...

https://container-news.com/rotterdam-sees-teu-decline-amid-stable-financial-results/

Port of Rotterdam extends partnership for clean fuel and energy with VARO Energy

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is committed to maintaining its utilization of clean fuel and energy sources for its vessels and critical infrastructure, including radar stations.

In pursuit of this objective, CEO and interim COO Boudewijn Siemons has signed a new agreement with VARO Energy Group. VARO’s products emerged as the top choice in the Dutch port’s tender process for the most environmentally friendly energy carrier.

Since 2018, the port of Rotterdam has been leveraging VARO’s HVO100...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-extends-partnership-for-clean-fuel-and-energy-with-varo-energy/

Port of Rotterdam Authority appoints new CEO

Effective 1 February 2024, Boudewijn Siemons assumes the role of CEO at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, succeeding Allard Castelein, who departed from the Port Authority last summer.

Following Castelein’s departure, Siemons has been fulfilling the role of CEO on an interim basis while concurrently holding the position of COO. The current executive board of the Port Authority comprises Boudewijn Siemons as CEO and interim COO, alongside Vivienne de Leeuw as CFO. The search for a new COO has...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-authority-appoints-new-ceo/

Port of Rotterdam appoints new director for container segment

Starting 1 March, Hanna Stelzel will assume the position of Director Containers within the Commercial department at the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

In her new role, she will oversee all activities related to the container chain at sea, in the port and hinterland. Succeeding Hans Nagtegaal, Stelzel, with a background in the German automotive industry, logistics, and digitalization, has been with the Port of Rotterdam Authority since 2018.

Throughout her tenure, she has held various positions,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-rotterdam-appoints-new-director-for-container-segment/

ExxonMobil partners with FuelCell Energy for CO2 capture pilot plant

ExxonMobil is set to construct a pilot plant at the Botlek site in Rotterdam, employing cutting-edge carbonate fuel cell technology.

These advanced fuel cells not only possess the capability to capture CO2 emissions from industrial sources before their release into the atmosphere but also have the added benefit of generating valuable by-products.

Furthermore, the innovative technology not only generates low-carbon power, heat, and hydrogen as valuable by-products but also efficiently captures CO2...

https://container-news.com/exxonmobil-partners-with-fuelcell-energy-for-co2-capture-pilot-plant/

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