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sustainability
Significant increase in the use of solar power on port building roofs
The number of solar arrays on the roofs of large buildings in the port of Rotterdam is rising sharply. On 6 July 2023, the solar park on Pat
innovation
Worms as a solution for dewatering sediment sludge
The European dredging industry generates an estimated 200 million cubic metres of sediment annually. Approximately 5 million cubic metres of
sustainability
Odd one out in Calandkanaal
Calandkanaal, normally dominated by oil tankers, has been the scene of container ship Brussels Express for several days now. Moored at Paal
innovation
Remote-controlled drone project was launched
The Harbour Master Division has been experimenting for some time with a fast long-distance drone. The drone supports a range of tasks, like
sustainability
Pilot project launched for deepening and strengthening quay walls with underwater anchors
The pilot for testing and developing installation methods for underwater anchors starts this month in the Seinehaven. The pilot is part of t
sustainability
SPIE and C-Green develop a modular plant for the processing of sewage sludge into biofuel
SPIE Netherlands and C-Green are collaborating on the first Dutch modular plant to convert sewage sludge into biofuel. The innovative system
sustainability
Market information day for Zon op De Slufter tender
On 27 November 2023, the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Rijkswaterstaat and the Central Government Real Estate Agency will organise a market i
innovation
First drone vertiport in the Netherlands now operational
The first drone vertiport of the Netherlands became operational on May 24, following the landing of a multirotor drone in the presence of se
sustainability
Municipality of Rotterdam stimulates transition to shore-based power
The municipality of Rotterdam is offering companies that are considering making the switch to shore-based power the opportunity to have a fe
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Collaboration between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the municipality of Schiedam to continue
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Municipality of Schiedam remain committed to the continued development of a Schiedam seaport equippe