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Thursday, February 15, 2018
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Container Throughput Boosts Port of Rotterdam

Cargo throughput at the port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, rose 1.3 percent to 467 million tonnes in 2017, driven by strong growth in the

February 15, 2018
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Gunvor Gets Go-Ahead for Bunker Fuel Refinery Upgrade in Port of Rotterdam

LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The Netherlands has given provisional approval to Gunvor to add a fuel upgrading unit at its Rotterdam refinery, according to

January 25, 2018
Total Views: 29

Thursday, September 7, 2017
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Rotterdam to Hold Congestion Crisis Talks But Problems Likely to Persist Into Next Year

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – European shippers are calling for “solutions not fights” to the continuing congestion at Antwerp and

September 7, 2017
Total Views: 35

Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Maritime News

COSCO Pacific Buys Into Rotterdam Container Terminal

By Kyunghee Park (Bloomberg) — China’s Cosco Pacific Ltd. will pay 125.4 million euros ($143 million) for shares and loans in a container-terminal

May 12, 2016
Total Views: 24

Friday, March 4, 2016
Rotterdam Port Sees Surge in Vessel Traffic Since 2007
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Rotterdam Port Sees Surge in Vessel Traffic Since 2007

The number of vessels arriving at the Port of Rotterdam has increased for the first time since 2007. According to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, 29,122

March 4, 2016
Total Views: 12

Thursday, January 21, 2016
Dutch “Disappointed” with EU Commission Order to Cut Port Tax Breaks
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Dutch “Disappointed” with EU Commission Order to Cut Port Tax Breaks

AMSTERDAM, Jan 21 (Reuters) – The Dutch Finance Ministry said on Thursday it was “disappointed” with an EU Commission order to do away with

January 21, 2016
Total Views: 8

Friday, January 15, 2016
Oil Lifts Cargo Volume at Rotterdam Port in 2015
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Oil Lifts Cargo Volume at Rotterdam Port in 2015

The Port of Rotterdam saw record growth in cargo volume in 2015. Goods throughput in Rotterdam increased by a total of 4.9% to 466.4 million tonnes in 2015,

January 15, 2016
Total Views: 12

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Record Year for VLCCs in Port of Rotterdam
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Record Year for VLCCs in Port of Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam has reported a record number of very large crude carriers in port in 2015 helped by growth in full oil supply in northwest Europe and

January 6, 2016
Total Views: 170

Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Rotterdam Dockworkers Plan Strikes
Maritime News

Rotterdam Dockworkers Plan Strikes

AMSTERDAM, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Container workers at the Port of Rotterdam have voted to hold a series of 24-hour strikes in December and January in

November 24, 2015
Total Views: 9

Friday, November 13, 2015
WATCH: Remotely Operated Crane Ops at Maasvlakte II
Maritime News

WATCH: Remotely Operated Crane Ops at Maasvlakte II

Check out this video of remote controlled crane and cargo operations at the new APM Terminals Maasvlakte II terminal at the Port of Rotterdam. Maasvlakte

November 13, 2015
Total Views: 172

Monday, October 12, 2015
Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU
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Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU

The Triple-E containership Madison Maersk leaves the Port of Rotterdam carrying 17,152 TEU – a record according to Maersk. Maersk says the vessel also

October 12, 2015
Total Views: 34

Thursday, July 16, 2015
Port of Rotterdam and Russian Partner Part Ways On Major Oil Terminal Project
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Port of Rotterdam and Russian Partner Part Ways On Major Oil Terminal Project

  The Port of Rotterdam Authority and its Russian partner have decided to terminate a long-standing contract calling for the construction of more than 3

July 16, 2015
Total Views: 48

Monday, May 11, 2015
Interesting

Ship Photos of the Day – Dockwise Vanguard Loads Gargantuan Cargo in Rotterdam

Dockwise Vanguard, the world’s most capable semi-submersible heavy lift ship, was in the Port of Rotterdam this weekend to load the Armada Intrepid

May 11, 2015
Total Views: 181

Saturday, April 25, 2015
Maasvlakte II terminal
Maritime News

APM Terminals Opens High-Tech, Zero-Emissions Maasvlakte II Container Terminal in Rotterdam

APM Terminals has opened its new Maasvlakte II container terminal at the Port of Rotterdam, said to be the most technologically advanced and environmentally

April 25, 2015
Total Views: 317

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
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The Port of Rotterdam: A Masterpiece of Industry [IMAGES]

After literally years of hype, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit (formerly Pieter Schelte) did not disappoint yesterday when I had the opportunity to see her up

March 31, 2015
Total Views: 119

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Photos – A Ship Carrying Ships Arrives in Rotterdam
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Photos – A Ship Carrying Ships Arrives in Rotterdam

Here are some photos showing a heavy lift ship's arrival in Rotterdam with a cargo of pontoons, barges and tugboats from

March 10, 2015
Total Views: 25

Thursday, March 5, 2015
Port of Rotterdam Ups 2014 Sales But Profit Slips Nearly 5 Percent
Maritime News

Port of Rotterdam Ups 2014 Sales But Profit Slips Nearly 5 Percent

The Port of Rotterdam Authority said on Thursday its net profit for 2014 fell 4.9 percent to 215 million euros ($237 million) on higher financing

March 5, 2015
Total Views: 8
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