The Netherlands: Port of Rotterdam Authority Presents Long-Term Development Strategy

The port of Rotterdam will grow in the coming 20 years and, at the same time, experience a number of structural changes. “The refining and chemical industry are on the threshold of a transition to more bio-based production, energy will be generated more cleanly in 2030 and from a wider variety of sources, and the container will become increasingly important in transport”, according to Port Authority CEO, Hans Smits. “In order to be able to handle these containers problem-free, transport must become more efficient and a network of logistic hubs will have to be developed both at home and abroad. Our ambition is for the port to be the global leader in 2030 when it comes to efficiency and sustainability.”