Tag Archives: Rotterdam

DNV’s Latest White Paper Highlights Biofuels’ Potential and Challenges for Shipping’s Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s “Biofuels in Shipping” white paper examines the potential of key biofuels like FAME and HVO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support compliance with maritime regulations. However, it warns of potential supply constraints as biofuel use grows. … Read the full press release

Rotterdam-Singapore Green Corridor Advances Decarbonization with Successful Bio-Methane Pilot

(IN BRIEF) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) successfully completed its first pilot for bunkering mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam. Shell supplied 100 tonnes of LBM, made from waste-based feedstock, to CMA CGM’s LNG-powered … Read the full press release

Eurojust Showcases Key Role in Enhancing Port Security at Rotterdam’s World Port Days 2024

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust will participate in the 47th annual World Port Days in Rotterdam from September 6-8, 2024. The event, which highlights the importance of European ports like Rotterdam, will feature Eurojust in the European Pavilion. This space, organized by … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Powers Tour de France Femmes with Sustainability: Katarzyna Niewiadoma Takes Victory, Marianne Vos Wins Points Trophy

(IN BRIEF) Katarzyna Niewiadoma won the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Marianne Vos taking the points classification title. Škoda Auto, the main partner of the event, provided 70 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including … Read the full press release

Maersk Enhances ME2 Ocean Service, Expanding Reach to North Europe Ports

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced a significant upgrade to its ME2 ocean service, now including port calls to key destinations in North Europe such as Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven. This strategic extension aims to benefit North … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Veerhaven Pioneers Climate-Friendly Pusher Tug Fleet for Steel Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Veerhaven, the Dutch logistics subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to design and commission climate-friendly pusher tugs for its fleet renewal. These innovative vessels, fueled by methanol and optimized for low-water capabilities, … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) Expands TransFER Service, Forging a Direct Rail Link to Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is enhancing its TransFER service by introducing a direct rail connection between Linz, Duisburg, and Rotterdam, creating efficient freight transport between Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest seaports … Read the full press release

KPN Volunteers Organize Festive Christmas Dinners for 600 Lonely Elderly People in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) This holiday season, 200 KPN volunteers in Groningen, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam will bring warmth and joy to 600 elderly individuals facing loneliness. The initiative, known as the Mooiste Contact Fonds, prioritizes social connection by uniting people, especially those … Read the full press release

Eneco Proposes Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort Industrial Area

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has filed a planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer,’ a green hydrogen production facility located in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial district. Green hydrogen is generated using renewable energy, and Eneco is collaborating with Mitsubishi on … Read the full press release

ABP Increases Stake in Vesteda, Enabling Affordable Rental Housing Project in Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) Public sector pension fund ABP has raised its stake in Vesteda to a maximum of 33%, facilitating Vesteda’s acquisition of the new-build Zuiderhof project in Rotterdam. The homes in this development will be prioritized for rental to candidates … Read the full press release

Construction Commences on Vesteda’s New Zuiderhof Complex in Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) On Wednesday, November 22, construction will begin on Vesteda’s new-build Zuiderhof complex in Rotterdam. This development, situated in the Vreewijk garden village in the Feijenoord district, will consist of 160 two, three, and four-room apartments in the mid-rental … Read the full press release

ABB to Deliver Power Distribution System for Samskip’s Hydrogen-Powered Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) ABB has secured an order to provide a comprehensive power distribution system for two new short-sea container ships being built for Samskip Group, a global logistics company based in Rotterdam. These vessels will be among the world’s first … Read the full press release

NORDEN and Spar Shipping take step towards greener shipping with biofuel bunkering

(IN BRIEF) Shipping company NORDEN has bunkered approximately 1,100 tonnes of biofuel in Rotterdam for two voyages to Asia and Africa, in partnership with shipowner Spar Shipping. This marks the first biofuel bunkering for NORDEN on chartered vessels and demonstrates … Read the full press release

TenneT: the 900 MW offshore platform DolWin kappa on its way to the Dutch port of Rotterdam

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNHEM, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TenneT, a Dutch-German transmission system operator (TSO), has announced that the 900 MW offshore platform DolWin kappa, part of the DolWin6 grid connection system, is on its way to the Dutch port of … Read the full press release

TenneT: la plataforma marina de 900 MW DolWin kappa camino del puerto holandés de Róterdam

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ARNHEM, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TenneT, un operador de sistemas de transmisión (TSO) holandés-alemán, ha anunciado que el 900 La plataforma offshore de MW DolWin kappa, parte del sistema de conexión a la red DolWin6, se dirige … Read the full press release

Continental to present a comprehensive range of tires and intelligent tire management solutions at TOC Europe 2022 in Rotterdam

Continental positions itself as a reliable partner for port operations with far-reaching services and consulting activities Comprehensive product portfolio for equipping all types of port vehicles Digital tire management system ContiConnect 2.0 sets new standards for efficiency, safety and quality … Read the full press release

Continental presentará una gama completa de neumáticos y soluciones inteligentes de gestión de neumáticos en TOC Europe 2022 en Róterdam

Continental se posiciona como un socio confiable para operaciones portuarias con servicios de gran alcance y actividades de consultoría Amplia cartera de productos para equipar todo tipo de vehículos portuarios El sistema de gestión digital de neumáticos ContiConnect 2.0 establece … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel selected by Shell plc to handle the logistics and module transportation for its hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project in the Netherlands

Kuehne+Nagel’s Project Logistics entity launches tailored solutions for customers in the renewable energy industry Shell aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste Kuehne+Nagel is committed to further accelerate the energy transition globally (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel sélectionné par Shell plc pour gérer la logistique et le transport de modules pour son projet de biocarburants d’esters et d’acides gras hydrotraités (HEFA) aux Pays-Bas

L’entité Project Logistics de Kuehne+Nagel lance des solutions sur mesure pour les clients du secteur des énergies renouvelables Shell vise à produire du carburant d’aviation durable (SAF) et du diesel renouvelable à partir de déchets Kuehne+Nagel s’engage à accélérer encore … Read the full press release

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research grants EUR 100,000 to the innovation program ‘Impact at the Core’ of Erasmus University Rotterdam

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 25-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Erasmus University Rotterdam, a Dutch public research university, has announced its innovation program ‘Impact at the Core’ has been awarded a City Deal Kennis Maken grant by NWO (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research). … Read the full press release