Port of Rotterdam Tests Electric Hydrofoil Vessel in Push for Sustainable Operations

Rotterdam, Netherlands — The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced a pilot programme featuring a fully electric hydrofoil vessel as part of its broader efforts to modernise and decarbonise its fleet. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat, named RPA ZERO, has officially entered operational trials this week on the Nieuwe Maas, marking a significant step in maritime

Port of Rotterdam and EDGE Navigation Partner to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Infrastructure

he Port of Rotterdam Authority and EDGE Navigation have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on building infrastructure to support the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime transport. The agreement was formalized during the World Hydrogen Summit held in Rotterdam. The partnership aims to position Rotterdam as a key hub for maritime

Port of Rotterdam bunkers 9.8 million tonnes in 2024

The Port of Rotterdam has reported that maritime vessels bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel in 2024, a moderate decline from 9.9 million tonnes in 2023. In 2024, demand for fuel oil, marine petrol oil, and other fuels was 0.9 per cent lower than in 2023. The Port of Rotterdam observed that demand for LNG

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II to deploy hands-free charging platform

Automated container terminal APM Terminals Maasvlakte II and hands-free charging solution provider Rocsys have partnered to deploy hands-free charging at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam. Through the partnership, Rocsys will enable 24/7 hands-free charging of 30 Terberg electric automated terminal trucks (ATTs), equipped with Embotech’s Level 4 AV Kit for autonomous operation. The hands-free charging

Rotterdam issues first continuous methanol bunkering permit

Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from project-based methanol bunkering to routine

ZeroNorth and Vitol launch digital bunker trial in Port of Rotterdam

ZeroNorth, Vitol and the port of Rotterdam have today completed a first digital bunker delivery, marking the launch of a four-week trial. During this period, Vitol will carry out three to four bunker deliveries in the Port of Rotterdam, using ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN) solution. The aim is to demonstrate the benefits of

Port of Rotterdam adopts Green Award verification

The Port of Rotterdam cements its position as a leader in sustainable shipping by becoming the first EU port to utilise Green Award Foundation’s specialised Ship Waste module programme to verify ships meeting new environmental performance criteria enacted this year. Recent EU regulations require member state ports to grant discounts on waste fees to ships

Rotterdam reduces fee for ships that bunker sustainable fuels

Port of Rotterdam said it will offer a substantial port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently announced Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and recognising front runners in the road to maritime decarbonisation. ZEMBA, an initiative of coZEV, recently launched a request for proposals for the transport of

Partners in green corridor vow to slash emissions up to 30%

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce 20% to 30% of emissions from international shipping by 2030. This was agreed at the third Green Corridor workshop, held this week in Rotterdam. The Green & Digital Shipping

Bilateral cooperation between ports for green hydrogen

A new partnership to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Netherlands and Brazil in port-related energy projects, such as offshore wind energy and green hydrogen production, has been formed. Specifically, 27 parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Brazil’s Pecém signed a cooperation agreement on 10 May. In addition to port-related energy projects, the agreement