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Report of the Port Authority
Foreword Executive Board
Investing
For the first time since 2001, we look back on a year where throughput decreased as a result of the economic crisis. The port of Rotterdam proved to be relatively strong and gained market share...
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The port in brief
Rotterdam, a world-class port
Rotterdam is the largest logistic and industrial hub in Europe. The port and industrial complex stretches over a length of 40 kilometres and covers some 10,000 hectares (excluding Maasvlakte 2)....
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About the Port Authority
Working together on world class
The Port of Rotterdam Authority manages, operates and develops the Rotterdam port and industrial area. We develop in partnership the leading European port of world stature. We believe that...
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Area and space
Expansion, intensification, redevelopment
Space for growth is important for the development of the port. We are creating that space through the construction of Maasvlakte 2, but also by intensifying the existing Rotterdam port area and...
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Traffic and accessibility
Sustainable accessibility
The port of Rotterdam can handle the very largest ocean vessels. Thanks to its excellent access to the hinterland and the European market via inland shipping, shortsea, rail, road and pipeline,...
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Environment and sustainability
Sustainable and dialogue
Investing in partnership in obtaining public support and optimum preconditions for a port that has the ambition to develop. Sustainability, dialogue, work and innovation are important elements of...
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Harbour master
Clean, smooth, safe and secure
One of our principal tasks is to promote the clean, smooth, safe and secure handling of shipping in the port of Rotterdam and the offshore approaches to the port. This task is the responsibility of...
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Finance
Investing despite a fall in throughput
Operating income remained stable even though turnover declined due to a fall in throughput. Despite the recession, the Port of Rotterdam Authority continues to invest with an eye to the future...
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Outlook for 2010
Slight recovery, investing continues
The Port Authority expects a slight recovery in throughput in 2010; operating expenses will remain at the same level and it will continue to invest intensively in the port of Rotterdam...
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