Port of Rotterdam

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Europe’s largest industrial port is fast becoming a hydrogen hub for the continent, with big ambitions and concrete plans all taking shape.

15th January 2026

WATCH: Rotterdam’s hydrogen’s future takes shape

15th January 2026

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

A new white paper released by the Port of Rotterdam says offshore wind is going to be vital in shouldering a share of the burden of energy needs – yet it faces…

4th December 2025

‘Technological rat race’ among obstacles in offshore wind: report

4th December 2025

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

The Port of Rotterdam intends to build 835 metres of quay to accommodate ‘the latest generation’ of offshore wind installation vessels.

28th November 2025

Rotterdam plans new terminal for offshore wind

28th November 2025

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Denmark’s largest commercial port will be upgraded with a new 430m quay to finish off its new terminal after some years in the making.

7th October 2025

New 430m quay for Denmark’s largest commercial port

7th October 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The Port of Rotterdam has taken a major step in vessel navigation and vessel safety with a pioneering digital connection to enhance navigational safety, voyage planning and port calls.

1st October 2025

Rotterdam leads digital navigation breakthrough

1st October 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Marine contractor Van Oord is to breathe life into thousands of oysters to mitigate the damage caused to the North Sea bed by the growing scale of wind farms, cables and other…

27th August 2025

Van Oord lays foundations for North Sea oyster revival

27th August 2025

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

In a novel blend of tradition and innovation, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced three Spanish donkeys to the Geuzenbos nature reserve.

18th August 2025

WATCH: Donkeys help nature at Port of Rotterdam

18th August 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

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

20th June 2025

FEATURE: Port of Rotterdam addresses chronic seafarer shortages

20th June 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Damen Shipyards Group has signed contracts to deliver four tugs to Fairplay Towage, including a vessel for Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer.

24th April 2025

​Damen signs multiple tug contracts

24th April 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

A ‘bomb hunt’ has been completed along a subsea pipeline route where CO2 will be sent to and stored in depleted gas fields in the North Sea near Rotterdam.

2nd April 2025

UXO survey all-clear for North Sea CCS project

2nd April 2025