Rotterdam expands agrifood logistics hub

The project will include the construction of a new quay wall, terminal facilities, large-scale cold storage warehouses and a dedicated energy supply hub. The development forms part of the ongoing expansion of the Rotterdam Food Hub, a strategic logistics centre designed to streamline the handling of agricultural, horticultural and fisheries products.

“At this strategic location, we bring together logistics, warehousing and infrastructure, enabling our customers to handle their freight more quickly, sustainably and efficiently,” said Boudewijn Siemons, chief executive of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

“With this development, we are taking an important step towards further strengthening our position as Europe’s leading agrifood port.”

As part of the project, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will construct a quay wall extending more than 500 metres and a breakwater to protect vessels and moorings from sea conditions and passing ship traffic.

Necron Group will develop two phased cold storage and freezer warehouse projects, Necron Food Park I and II, with a combined floor area of approximately 145,000 square metres. The facilities are intended to support growing European demand for efficient and scalable cold chain solutions.

“With this development, we are creating logistics real-estate for the storage and transhipment of chilled products, combined with our own energy supply,” said Gerard van Liempt, chief executive of Necron Group. “Drawing on our experience with food and cold chain projects, we can immediately facilitate large-scale and efficient operations at this site.”

PTP Group will construct a 73,000 sqm terminal along the Calandkanaal, featuring three berths for deep-sea and inland vessels.

“With this terminal, we are strengthening our position as a port and logistics service provider in Europe,” said Guillermo Misiano, chief executive of PTP Group.

“We are creating a direct link between the quay, storage and transport. This enables greater use of maritime and inland shipping transport and reduces processing times for agrifood flows.”

The partners expect to finalise engineering plans and secure permits ahead of final investment decisions in early 2027.