Turn Around & Transit Call News Summer 2025

At the time of writing we can look back on another great period for Cruise Port Rotterdam, with MSC Preziosa weekly, ms AIDAnova bi-weekly, and ms AIDAperla regularly ashore, among others. Other highlights include visits from ms Iona (P&O), MSC Virtuosa, ms Queen Victoria (Cunard), ms Regal Princess, and near-weekly

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Proud of … Arjan van der Linde

On 31 March, Cruise Port Rotterdam was ready to provide cruise ships with shore power Arjan van der Linde is one of the 3 members of the Executive team at Cruise Port Rotterdam. In 2013, he joined CPR as building & facilities logistics manager. Among other things, he was trained

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In the picture: Opening of FENIX on former Chinatown by Queen Maxima

The vibrant Kop van Zuid area, home to the Cruise Terminal, is also a lively district full of attractions. One of the sights is the former headquarters of the Holland America Line, now stylishly transformed into Hotel New York. From the terminal, a short walk past the hotel brings you

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Enjoy a fantastic lunch Dudok Rotterdam

Varied menu with plenty of lunch options and a highly praised, famous apple pie! Dudok is located in a classic building with beautiful architecture in the heart of the city, behind the town hall. Thanks to this central location, the restaurant is really easy to reach. On foot or by

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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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