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Port of Rotterdam Authority to launch new trial with mixed mooring
On 5 April 2021, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will start on a new trial with mixed mooring for inland vessels carrying dangerous cargo. These ‘cone ships’ – named after the one or two blue cones specifying the cargo’s hazard category – will be …
Mar 5, 2021 / Curious
Port of Rotterdam Authority decides to hold RFT for transport service along Container Exchange Route
Today, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will be publishing a request for tenders among sector parties for the provision of a new transport service that enables container terminal operators at Maasvlakte to exchange containers via a dedicated road. …
Jun 5, 2020 / Vessels
Key players develop emission-free navigation solution for barges
First fully electric inland vessels to sail with new energy system this year Tuesday, Jun 02, Zero Emission Services B.V. (ZES) was founded. ZES is introducing a new energy system for making inland shipping more sustainable. This will be realized …
Jun 3, 2020 / Curious
Port of Rotterdam remains operational after stricter government measures
The port of Rotterdam will remain operational 24/7, even after the stricter measures announced by the Dutch government on Monday evening, 23 March 2020, to combat the spread of coronavirus. This is as expected given the fact that the government has …
Mar 24, 2020 / Curious
E.ON, Port of Rotterdam Authority and DeltaPort Niederrheinhäfen join forces to create an infrastructure for climate-neutral transport routes
E.ON, Port of Rotterdam Authority and DeltaPort Niederrheinhäfen are joining forces to create an infrastructure for climate-neutral transport routes. Freight and passenger ships with climate-neutral propulsion can exchange battery containers or …
Feb 19, 2020 / Vessels
Shore power trial for coasters in Rotterdam
The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have started a trial on 13 December to supply small sea-going vessels with electricity on Parkkade in the center of Rotterdam. The vessels will then not need to run their diesel …
Dec 18, 2019 / Curious
Port of Rotterdam Authority intensifies activities in India
By signing two Memorandums of Understanding, appointing a Representative Office in India and supporting the establishment of a maritime university in collaboration with educational institutions in Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is …
Oct 18, 2019 / Curious
Port of Rotterdam Authority launches new company PortXchange to make digital shipping app Pronto available to ports worldwide
On August 8th 2019, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will launch its new company PortXchange Products BV (PortXchange). This entity is set up to offer the Pronto platform and application to ports around the world over the next few years. The …
Aug 8, 2019 / Curious
Wilheminahaven Dordrecht Inland Seaport becomes future proof (Video)
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is further developing Dordrecht Inland Seaport into a complete, vital and future-proof port. A port that meets the increasing demand for bulk transhipment handling capacity and for waterfront plots. Where there is …
Jun 26, 2019 / Vessels
Busan Port Authority is launching customer at Maasvlakte Distribution Park West
Wednesday (Jun19), Busan Port Authority and Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a contract for the issue of a five-hectare site on Maasvlakte Distribution Park West. This makes the South Korean port authority the launching customer for the industrial …
Jun 20, 2019 / Curious