In the Picture: Portlantis

Interactive experience centre on the Port of Rotterdam opening this spring Portlantis will open its doors to visitors on Saturday, 22 March 2025. Located at Maasvlakte 2, this interactive experience centre will be the ultimate place to explore and immerse yourself in the world of the Port of Rotterdam. Portlantis

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Face to face with Mark Stoelinga

Energy & Infrastructure Team Manager at the Port of Rotterdam “Getting the hydrogen flow going; that’s my goal.” Mark Stoelinga, currently Energy and Infrastructure Manager at the Port of Rotterdam, previously worked in England, India and China. His international experience has shown him that developments can sometimes be slow however

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Mayor Carola Schouten

 Rotterdam has a new mayor! Previous Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, who served from 5 January 2009 to 1 October 2024, was succeeded by Mayor Carola Schouten on 10 October last year. Ms Carola Schouten was Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality from 2017 to 2022. Before that, she was a

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CLIA Europe Cruise Week from 12-14 March 2025 in Rotterdam!

The CLIA Europe Cruise Week will be held at the World Trade Centre Rotterdam, It will be a great honour to welcome CLIA along with numerous cruise executives, EU policymakers, local and national officials and other distinguished guests. As part of this event, the fourth edition of the European Summit

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Port of Rotterdam joins fund to expand opportunities for children in Rotterdam-Zuid

Expanding development opportunities for underprivileged children in Rotterdam-Zuid is at the heart of the partnership between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Youth Education Fund. Until 2028, the Port of Rotterdam will support the fund with an annual contribution of €150,000. On Monday 6 January, Vivienne de Leeuw, CFO

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Sustainability and efficiency play a bigger role in new port fees at the Port of Rotterdam

On 1 January 2025, the calculation method for sea and inland port fees changed. The Port of Rotterdam Authority, in close collaboration with Deltalinqs and the Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents (VRC), set the port tariffs for seagoing vessels for the next three years. Sustainability and efficiency now play

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14 February Happy Valentine’s Day “Friendship Day”/”Hidden Love”

The origins of Valentine’s Day date back to the 3 rd century AD, although biographical details about Saint Valentine himself remain shrouded in mystery. There were reportedly three different Saint Valentines, including a Pope. However, only one Valentinus was canonized, leading to 14 February becoming a recognized day of celebration.

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Duurzaamheid en efficiëntie krijgen belangrijkere rol bij nieuwe haventarieven van de Rotterdamse haven

Met ingang van 1 januari 2025 is de wijze waarop het zee- en binnenhavengeld wordt berekend, veranderd. Havenbedrijf Rotterdam heeft, in constructief overleg met Deltalinqs en de Vereniging van Rotterdamse Cargadoors (VRC), de tarieven voor zeeschepen in de Rotterdamse haven voor de komende drie jaar vastgesteld. Duurzaamheid en efficiëntie hebben

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Havenbedrijf Rotterdam wordt partner van het fonds dat kansen voor kinderen in Rotterdam-Zuid vergroot

De ontwikkelingskansen vergroten van kansarme kinderen in Rotterdam-Zuid, dát is de kern van het partnerschap dat Havenbedrijf Rotterdam en het Jeugd-educatiefonds is aangegaan. Tot en met 2028 steunt Havenbedrijf Rotterdam het fonds met een bedrag van 150.000 euro per jaar. CFO en voorzitter van de sponsorcommissie van Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Vivienne

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CLIA Europe Cruise Week is 12-14 maart 2025 in Rotterdam!

De CLIA Europe Cruise Week vindt plaats in World Trade Centre Rotterdam. Een hele eer om CLIA te mogen ontvangen met vele cruise executives, EU politici, lokale en nationale bestuurders en andere gasten. Tijdens de CLIA Cruise Week, waarvan ook de vierde editie van de Europese Top deel uitmaakt, komen

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