Throughput port of Rotterdam virtually unchanged in first half 2024
The vital process for handling maritime traffic in the port of Rotterdam is unaffected by the IT disruption caused by a software update from CrowdStrike.
The Harbour Master Division and nautical service providers remain operational.
All crucial processes in the port continue without interruption. However, some companies in the port, including a container terminal, are experiencing issues due to the disruption and have adjusted their processes. They are working on a solution.
On the other hand Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam remained virtually unchanged in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Cargo throughput reached 220.0 million tonnes. This is 0.3% lower than in the same period in 2023 (220.7 million tonnes). The decline was mainly due to less handling of coal, crude oil and other liquid bulk.
In contrast, throughput of iron ore and scrap, other dry bulk, mineral-oil products and containers increased. Container throughput increased by 4.2% (in tonnage) and 2.2% (in TEUs) due to increasing (consumer) demand and an early peak season.
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Port of Rotterdam Authority investments were on track in the first half of the year. This includes construction starting on CO2 transport and storage project Porthos, awarding of the contract for the construction of the Prinses Alexia viaduct and the Port of Rotterdam Authority invested in making the port of Rotterdam more digitally resilient.
- Cargo throughput almost the same (-0.3%)
- Growth in container throughput continues (+4.2%)
- Port of Rotterdam Authority posts solid operating result
- High investment level Port of Rotterdam Authority
- Construction of Porthos begins
