Annual reports
The annual report of the Port of Rotterdam Authority consists of a review of all the developments in and around the port, plus a financial overview of the previous year.
Navigating towards a sustainable future. The title of our annual report is reflective of how Port of Rotterdam Authority operated in 2024. In spite of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, the port of Rotterdam demonstrated its resilience and stability.
Throughput in the port of Rotterdam declined by 0.7% in 2024 to 435.8 million tonnes. This was mainly due to a reduction in throughput of coal and crude oil. Growth was in the container segment. The Port Authority had a strong financial year in 2024. Revenue increased by 4.8% to €882.0 million. Net profit increased by €40.2 million to €273.7 million.
Investment
Due to these strong financial results, we could continue to work on the port’s future with €321 million in investments. In 2024, the construction of the CO2 transport and storage project, Porthos, began and we worked on new quays in the Amaliahaven. The Yangtzekanaal is being widened to allow even the largest container ships to pass each other. We also invested in various shore power projects and in digital resilience by supporting the public-private initiative: Secure Chain.
In 2024, we collaborated with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra to develop cultural and educational projects. In addition, we launched the port consultation hour with the municipality of Rotterdam. These are important initiatives that reinforce our social engagement.
Collective power
In our annual report, we highlight the collective power of everyone who is involved in the port of Rotterdam. With additional, illustrative stories, we provide an insight into our intentions and initiatives: from sustainability and innovation to security and social engagement.
CSRD
This is the first annual report in which the CSRD methodology was implemented. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an EU directive. This allows Port of Rotterdam Authority to provide clarity on its impact on people and the environment. This directive is intended, in part, to provide greater transparency regarding sustainability.