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History

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and port area throughout the ages

Here, you will find the history of the Port of Rotterdam Authority in relation to the developments of the Rotterdam port area from the 13th century till now.

Time zones

1400 - 1800
Rotterdam, a
fishing village

1800 - 1900
construction of the
New Waterway

1920 - 1940
Excavation Waalhaven and
set up of the Port Authority

1945 - 1965
Europoort and
Maasvlakte

1966 - today
the arrival of
the container

See also

History of the Rotterdam port area


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History

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and port area throughout the ages