Face to face with George Wiegel, director of Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
‘We are a strong brand that’s travelling the globe’ The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra stands out with the intense energy of its concerts, its acclaimed recordings and its innovative approach to audiences. The orchestra, founded in 1918, earned itself a place among Europe’s leading symphony orchestras. Its ties with the city
Shore power installation Cruise Port Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the municipality of Rotterdam have given the go-ahead for the start of building a shore power installation at Cruise Port Rotterdam quay. On 2 June, Robert Simons (alderman for the municipality of Rotterdam having the port in his portfolio) and Boudewijn Siemons (COO and
Shark collecting waste and data
Have a good look at the water, and you will see it too: a shark with its huge mouth wide open. It is not fish, plankton or unsuspecting swimmers that disappear in this shark’s mouth: the WasteShark catches plastic and other waste. The promising RanMarine prototype has developed into a
Fox fences protecting grassland birds in the port
On the verge of the breeding season, the Port of Rotterdam Authority installed fences in the western port area to protect grassland birds and gulls against foxes. For several years now, these omnivorous mammals have made the port of Rotterdam their habitat. Looking for an easy prey, the foxes scour
Welcome to the CPR Newsletter Summer 2023
Dear Reader, Summer is evolving and soon autumn is knocking at our door. Many memories will have been made and more to come on all the beautiful cruise ships, year round in the world. It is great to work in an industry that is creating memories and at the same
Going for a walk in… Euromast Park
Official name: ‘The Park’ – situated along the Nieuwe Maas (diagonally across from the Cruise terminal) and not far from Westzeedijk (where De Kunsthal is located). The second oldest park in Rotterdam Long ago, this was an estate. In 1852, the municipality of Rotterdam decided to turn this onetime estate
Proud of Arjan van der Linde
Arjan van der Linde, TERMINAL MANAGER CPR Arjan van der Linde (44) commenced employment with Cruise Port eleven years ago and is now the Terminal Manager of Cruise Port Rotterdam. What makes him special is that he sees everything. Sometimes he is said to have eyes in the back of
In the picture: De KunstHal
Modern art from Patricia Piccinini, Felipe Pantone, Madeleine Berkheimer and many others De Kunsthal boasts more than 3,300m² of exhibition space in a striking, modern building, designed by Rotterdam architect Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with project architect Fuminori Hoshino of architectural firm OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture). The building resembles
Face to face with Erik de Neef
Erik de Neef, chairman of Koninklijke Roeiers Vereeniging Eendracht (KRVE) In Rotterdam, the more than 125-year-old Koninklijke Roeiers Vereeniging Eendracht (KRVE, Royal Boatsmen Association) has grown into a most professional company, which has some major innovative developments to its name. The KRVE is internationally progressive in the field of mooring
Turn Around & Transit Call News
How marvellous to be allowed to cooperate this year with 20 different shipping companies; 120 of their vessels will moor at Cruise Port and visit Rotterdam. Twelve ships will be in Rotterdam for the first time, like Celebrity Apex, Costa Firenze, Renaissance, Disney Dream, Explora 1 and MSC Euribia. CPR
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