Port of Rotterdam

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II from APM Terminals, deepening the companies’ partnership at one of Rotterdam’s key container terminals.

21st August 2026

Hapag-Lloyd grows Rotterdam terminal stake

21st August 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Rotterdam is putting investment, infrastructure and international connectivity at the centre of plans to protect its position as a leading European logistics hub.

13th August 2026

Rotterdam port plans future growth

13th August 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

From 14–15 April 2027, industry leaders, policymakers and logistics experts will gather in Rotterdam, Netherlands for Coastlink 2027, hosted by Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) and the Port of Rotterdam.

22nd June 2026

Coastlink 2027 – Save the date

22nd June 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A new joint study has concluded that existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a credible starting point for assessing nuclear-powered commercial vessel calls in major European ports, using the Port…

19th June 2026

Ports examine nuclear shipping feasibility

19th June 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Necron Group and PTP Group have signed an issuance agreement to develop 38 hectares of new logistics infrastructure at Europoort, reinforcing Rotterdam’s position as one of Europe’s…

15th June 2026

Rotterdam expands agrifood logistics hub

15th June 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have unveiled the programme for the 15th IHMA Congress, which will take place in Rotterdam from 9-12 June 2026.

1st June 2026

IHMA Congress programme announced

1st June 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

There is an interesting drama series available on BBC I Player, “Hidden Assets.” In Series 2 of this gripping drama the prospect arises of the complete port privatisation of the Port of…

5th May 2026

“Hidden Assets:” The Shape Of Things To Come?

5th May 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Energy transition is a key initiative for ports in North Europe. Dean Davison looks at various projects and investments being made across several major ports

5th May 2026

Critical Enablers

5th May 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Digital transition is a core pillar of development for the port industry. Dean Davison assesses projects and approaches currently underway in several North European ports and the rationale for the strategy.

5th May 2026

The Digital Nervous System

5th May 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC), described as the ‘beating heart’ of the Port of Rotterdam, has officially reopened following extensive renovations aimed at future-proofing operations at Europe’s largest port.

9th April 2026

Rotterdam upgrades port command centre

9th April 2026

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The software intelligence company AMLab has secured two contracts at the Port of Rotterdam to deploy LiDAR sensor systems across 34 automated cranes, enhancing safety and performance.

1st April 2026

Next-gen sensors power crane optimisation

1st April 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Shoreside power is needed across the international port industry, and demand is increasing as the impact of shipping further contributes to global GHG emissions. Dean Davison looks at current trends and challenges

5th March 2026

Time to get a move on

5th March 2026

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB, the Association of Dutch Tank Storage Companies, are stepping up efforts to combat ‘storage spoofing’, a persistent fraud scheme targeting traders and terminal operators in…

11th February 2026

Taskforce targets storage spoofing

11th February 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Construction has officially begun on the new Maasvlakte Zuid (EMZ) Railway Yard in the Port of Rotterdam, marking a major step toward enhancing rail freight capacity and connectivity between the port and…

16th October 2025

Work begins on Maasvlakte Zuid Railway Yard

16th October 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Port of Rotterdam is to host the 15th International Harbour Masters Association Congress from 9 – 12 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam.

1st October 2025

Rotterdam to host IHMA Congress 2026

1st October 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Rotterdam has taken a major step in its ongoing port call optimisation efforts with a significant uptick in the accuracy and accessibility of terminal and berth location data.

25th September 2025

Rotterdam standardises port location data

25th September 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Rozenburg Lock, a vital passage for inland shipping in the Port of Rotterdam, is set for a major transformation.

28th July 2025

Port lock renovation enables automation

28th July 2025

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Looking to the future, industry consultants Drewry identify a turbulent container port market presenting challenges at every critical level. Felicity Landon Reports

25th June 2025

Turbulent times ahead

25th June 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A round up of Port Strategy February/March 2025: Equipment issue’s Equipment news. 

7th March 2025

News in brief: February/March 2025: Equipment

7th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has broken ground on an expansion which will see capacity double at the Rotterdam terminal.

27th February 2025

Breaking ground on APMT MVII expansion

27th February 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Seaports Trade Organisation (BOZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management and the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, has unveiled a new cybersecurity strategy to bolster the…

11th December 2024

Dutch seaports unveil cybersecurity plan

11th December 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has selected Konecranes to implement an extensive Automated Horizontal Transport System as part of its ambitious expansion project at the Port of Rotterdam.

31st October 2024

APMT chooses Konecranes automation at Rotterdam

31st October 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Konecranes is set to enhance its presence in Europe’s largest port with the acquisition of Rotterdam-based Peinemann Port Services and Peinemann Container Handling.

21st October 2024

Konecranes Peinemann takeover boosts Dutch presence

21st October 2024