Breakbulk carrousel plan in Rotterdam's Waalhaven signed recently
Published by Stephanie Roker, Editor
Dry Bulk, Monday, 10 December 2018 10:30
The smart carrousel plan in the Waalhaven was signed recently. In the coming three-and-a-half years, 12 ha of industrial site and 1155 m of quay will undergo a user change. The industrial sites and port infrastructure will also be renovated by the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The aim is to give an additional growth incentive to the Rotterdam breakbulk sector.
"This operation, which was carefully prepared over a long period together with the involved companies, enables us to demonstrate that we are giving the Rotterdam breakbulk sector ample space to develop," stated Emile Hoogsteden, Director Containers, Breakbulk and Logistics at the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
"This particularly concerns heavy lift, project cargo, steel and non-ferrous metals. Rotterdam is already well-positioned for this, due to its unique location, container logistics connections and increasing number of scheduled breakbulk and heavy cargo services. The investments now being made by these companies and the Port Authority will form a further incentive to make Rotterdam the breakbulk hub of Europe."
Seven transfer operations
The redevelopment can start because empty depot MRS has relocated from Waalhaven to the short sea cluster in Eemhaven. This, together with seven transfer operations, has offered four renowned breakbulk companies space to modernise and focus on further development.
Four renowned breakbulk companies
The four companies involved are Metaal Transport (non-ferrous metals and steel), Broekman Project Services (heavy lift, project cargo and offshore), J.C. Meijers (multi-purpose terminal) and RHB/Rotterdams Havenbedrijf (specialist heavy lift and project cargo). Various land allocation agreements and declarations of intent have been signed with these parties.
"Much more efficient"
"We currently have a site on the Heijplaatweg and on Waalhaven Noordzijde," stated Willem-Jan de Geus, Director of Metaal Transport. "We have also been leasing various warehouses throughout the port area to enable us to meet demand. With this new 90 000 m2 area of land on Droogdokweg, we can concentrate our activities and operate much more efficiently.' Metaal Transport will retain the Heijplaatweg location, including the offices, and will construct a 25 000 m2 warehouse on the new site.
Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/ports-terminals/10122018/breakbulk-carrousel-plan-in-rotterdams-waalhaven-signed-recently/