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

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

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.

 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

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

…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

At Cruise Port Rotterdam ‘year-round’ cruising seems a fact with many cruise vessels being received throughout the year. We still have an amazing last quarter this year to go with MSC Preziosa, Iona, AIDAnova, Aurora, Ambience, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne. We are looking forward to 2025 with a

In 1554, Maerten Jacobsz Wildehaer became the first harbour master of Rotterdam. His present-day counterpart is State Harbour Master René de Vries. Since 1 March 2010, he is responsible for the Harbour Master Division, which to some extent is part of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The Harbour Master Division

Historical vessels and maritime trades The Maritime Museum has the oldest and largest Dutch collection and is situated on the site where the port of Rotterdam once began. Historical and exceptional ‘guest’ vessels are berthed here. In the various workshops, you can discover the secrets of old maritime (ship) building

ISPS Service Desk or the International Ship & Port Facility Security Service Desk. At the Cruise Terminal, we speak with Désirée Sipkes, ISPS Service Team manager, and Wout Hol, an appriciated member of this team. The other team members are Amanda Silver and Sandra Blonk. “We are the frontline when