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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Thanksgiving! Thursday, 28 November 2024

 A special day to be grateful for and happy with all the good things in life. Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States (also in Canada, but on a different day) however adopted to many other places in the world. On this day, thanks are given, originally

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Rotterdam second in Top 10 of the Global Sustainable Cities Index

Rotterdam has proudly taken second place in the Top 10 of the Global Sustainable Cities Index. This hanks to – amongst others – its success in reusing residual heat and reducing carbon emissions, among others. Port of Rotterdam is the port in the field of energy transition The approach of the

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Did you know that…

…many interesting places to visit are within walking distance from Cruise Port? A 10-minute walk via Erasmusbrug takes you to the Maritime Museum, opposite the entrance to Witte de Withstraat, a lively street with shops and restaurants right next to the city centre. Or take the underground 2 stops (Wilhelminaplein

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