Rotterdam port boss flogs government for “scaring” foreign investors

Rotterdam’s major shipping lines and agents will integrate cargo from North America into the Secure Chain, following the successful Latin American transition.

Surikat’s solution will enhance P&O Ferries’ operations at Europoort, integrating automated gates for efficient freight handling and bolstering customer service.

The container segment sees a 3.3% increase in throughput (31.5M to 32.5M tonnes) and a 2.0% rise in TEU (3.3M) for the first time in three years.

In 2023, CO2 emissions in the port dropped one-third compared to 2016, reaching 20.3 Mton, lower than 1990 levels, mainly due to decreased emissions from coal-fired plants.

New members have joined the Singapore-Rotterdam Green & Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), as it gears up for pilot projects to encourage the use of eco-friendly fuels.

Provaris will handle the transportation of hydrogen in the H2Neo carriers, while GES will manage discharge and injection into the hydrogen grid.