FEATURE: Port of Rotterdam addresses chronic seafarer shortages

Portlantis has commaning views over the port and out to sea (Ossip van Duivenbode-MVRDV)

A new visitor experience centre at the Port of Rotterdam aims to boost enthusiasm in an industry struggling with chronic seafarer and staff shortages.

Peter Barker talks exclusively to the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA) about the opening of Portlantis, which is subtly putting career opportunities at the heart of its facility in a bid to set young people on a new life course.

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