Port of Rotterdam

WEF recognizes Rotterdam infrastructure

In the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report presented by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Netherlands was ranked best in Europe regarding its transport network and water and energy supply. Its efficient sea and airports achieved particularly high scores; but the quality of the road network and access to electricity supply were also ranked highly.

The WEF research examined various criteria to determine infrastructure quality. A total of 140 countries were investigated, including such diverse...

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Five Leading Port Groups promote sustainability

Five of the world’s leading container port operators have jointly undertaken a week-long initiative to promote sustainable resource usage in their respective port and facility networks. During the fifth annual Go Green Initiative, 8,332 employees of DP World, Hutchison Ports, PSA International, Port of Rotterdam and Shanghai International Port Group collected a total of 1,966 kg of aluminium cans and 2,227 mobile phones for recycling.

The choice of two very different waste products for...

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Biomass powered plant considered at Rotterdam

During November the European ARBAHEAT consortium will launch a research project to study the shift the ENGIE Ultra-SuperCritical coal-fired Rotterdam power plant into a biomass-fired heat and power plant.

This study aims to investigate how to cost-effectively convert the coal-fired power plant into a 100% sustainable biomass fired plant, able to deliver sustainable electricity along with sustainable heat. EU will fund this project with more than € 19 million.

The installation aspires to produce...

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Container volumes continued to grow at Port of Rotterdam

In the first three quarters of 2018, total throughput in the Port of Rotterdam was 0.4% less than in the same period the previous year. However, container volumes continued to grow at a higher pace than the first nine months of 2017.

On the other hand, wet and dry bulk declined in volume, despite the fact that LNG and biomass were two positive outliers within these product segments.

Overall, 350 million tonnes of cargo were handled, a decrease of 1.5 million tonnes compared to last year.

Containers

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Another record year for Antwerp as container volumes continue to grow

Container volumes continue to grow at unprecedented rates at North Europe’s busiest ports, with Antwerp on course for a sixth successive record year.
In the nine months to September, the Belgian port saw its box volumes climb 6.7% year on year to more than 8.3m teu.
Chief executive Jacques Vandermeiren said: “2018 is already a peak year, not only because of the record figure we can present, but also because of the wave …

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Port Of Rotterdam Witnesses Growth In Containers Segment With Decrease In Bulk Throughput

Port Of Rotterdam

In the first three quarters of 2018, total throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 0.4% lower than in the same period the previous year. Container volumes continued to grow at a markedly higher pace than the first nine months of 2017 – even recording a new all-time high in August. Wet and dry bulk, however, showed a decline in volume – although LNG and biomass were two positive outliers within these product segments.

All in all, 350 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port of Rotterdam, a...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/port-of-rotterdam-witnesses-growth-in-containers-segment-with-decrease-in-bulk-throughput/

Container sector relieves Port of Rotterdam

In the first three quarters of 2018, total throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 0.4% lower than in the same period the previous year. Container volumes continued to grow at a markedly higher pace than the first nine months of 2017 – even recording a new all-time high in August. Wet and dry bulk, however, showed a decline in volume – although LNG and biomass were two positive outliers within these product segments. All in all, 350 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port of Rotterdam,...

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Photos: 24 Damen Stock Vessels To Arrive From China In Port Of Rotterdam Via Arctic Route

Damen tugs coming to port of rotterdam_arctic route

The MV Tasmanic Winter has nearly finished its voyage from China to Rotterdam with 24 new vessels onboard built at Damen yards in Changde and Yichang.

Image Credits: damen.com

In line with its standard practice, Damen is transporting these in batches to the Netherlands where most of them will be ready for sale to customers seeking the shortest possible delivery times including customization when required.

Damen_Tugs

Image Credits: damen.com

In a first for Damen, the Tasmanic Winter took the Northern Sea...

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ESPO Award goes to… Rotterdam

The ESPO Award 2018 will go to the port authority that creates a good workplace environment for its current and future employees and demonstrates its investment in a diverse and inclusive environment, facilitating mutual respect, non-discrimination and personal development.

In the running towards the official Award Ceremony on 7 November 2018, ESPO will be presenting the four projects. The third project is:

Port of Rotterdam Authority

The Port of Rotterdam creates a good working environment for...

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