Rotterdam names new container boss

Hanna Stelzel will take up the role with effect from 1 March taking over from Hans Nagtegaal. She will become responsible for all activities within the container chain at sea, in the port and in the hinterland.

“With her extensive experience in digital process optimisation and hinterland logistics, Hanna is the right person to help us realise [our growth] ambitions and continue to build towards a future-proof and balanced logistics system,” said Matthijs van Doorn, vice president commercial at the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

Stelzel has a background in the German automotive industry, logistics and digitalisation. She has worked at the Port of Rotterdam Authority since 2018 holding various positions. In her new role, Stelzel will focus on ensuring the efficient and sustainable handling of containers throughout the supply chain operating via Rotterdam.

The port is anticipating an additional demand of 8 million teu by 2035. To ensure this extra capacity is handled in a safe, efficient and sustainable way, connections between port and hinterland must be improved, says the port. Cooperating with parties in the market is crucial in ensuring an optimised digital infrastructure, it adds.