Rotterdam will soon have a new port experience centre: Portlantis

Portlantis will be the ultimate spot where the broad public will be introduced interactively to the dynamic world of the port of Rotterdam. The opening is foreseen as from the autumn of 2024. Portlantis is located where land and sea meet, in the southwest of Maasvlakte 2. Its design is

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Shore power Holland Amerikakade

Robert Simons (Alderman for the Port, Economy, Hospitality and Governance) not only advocates the importance of shore power but sees to progress and results. The realisation of shore power at Holland Amerikakade is well on its way. With over 100 cruise vessels arriving per year, shore power is an important

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Turn-Around & Transit Call News

With 118 cruise days, the cruise year has been splendid for Cruise Port Rotterdam. AIDAprima and AIDAnova arrived for weekly or two-weekly visits, as did MSC Virtuosa and the brand new MSC Euribia. Many fine vessels, such as Britannia and Iona of P&O Cruises, berthed in Rotterdam, and there were

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Close encounter with… Vivienne de Leeuw, CFO Port of Rotterdam Authority

‘We live in a time of transition; smart collaboration is crucial’ The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe but above all, it is a smart port. Innovation is in full swing, the port being a frontrunner in many respects, including that of sustainability. The Port of Rotterdam

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Culinary pleasure in Rotterdam Restaurant The Millèn Restaurant

The Millèn is right in the city centre just opposite the fabulous Central Station. Wim Severein is both owner and Chef. The Millèn is on the first floor of the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, in the iconic Millennium Tower. Food at The Millèn is exceptional. In 2018, the restaurant was awarded

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Christmas recipe: Stuffed goose with apples and lingonberries

The tradition of having goose at Christmas has become rare in the Netherlands. The fact that the Netherlands has been a seafaring nation for centuries has made (Christmas) menus more susceptible to other (food) cultures and change. Stuffed goose with apples and cranberries With this traditional recipe for fried goose

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In the Picture: Theemaas shop

Karel Doormanstraat 469 (coffee/tea & all that goes with it) ‘Theemaas finds you the finest tea and coffee at suppliers that work with craftsmanship, just like we do,’ Bartho van Meggelen and his partner Nancy van der Elst say. ‘Our customers can currently choose from an assortment of 200 tea

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Culinary pleasure in Rotterdam

 ‘Great!’ is the enthusiastic opinion often heard when people talk about restaurant 1898 Foods & Drinks in the White House at Wijnhaven. In 1898, this White House was Europe’s first and tallest office building. Today, it is a historic monument. The main entrance to 1898 Foods & Drinks is not

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Welkom! – Newsletter Zomer 2022!

  Dear Reader,There is just one word and that’s fabulous, fabulous to be back at work for cruise with our team Rotterdam. The whole cruise fleet is almost sailing again. What an achievement of cruise lines both on board and on shore. Seeing happy passengers and crew again in our

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Nieuw Statendam komt thuis

Cruise Port Rotterdam was part of a large humanitarian repatriation effort of bringing home Holland America Group crew to Europe and The Netherlands. Nieuw Statendam of Holland America Line was one of the ships arriving in Rotterdam, she visited Rotterdam for the first time. Hereby we share a video of

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