Header image

European Affairs

11 May 2021
How can we help you?

The European Affairs department represents the port of Rotterdam in Brussels where we actively promote the interests of the port authority with European stakeholders and policymakers (i.e. European Commission, European Parliament, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU). Furthermore, we monitor European developments and legislation that could have an impact on the competitiveness and the business climate of the port and engage in discussions on relevant policy files.

In Brussels, the Port of Rotterdam is also represented by European Sea Ports Organisation ESPO.

Latest news

Leo Ruijs (CEO van ECT), Robert Simons (havenwethouder gemeente Rotterdam) en Boudewijn Siemons (CEO Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) bij de ondertekening van de overeenkomst.
Energy transition

ECT terminals switching to shore power: reducing CO2 emissions by approx. 35,000 tonnes per year

Aerial photo Botlek MartensMultimedia
Sustainability

Opinion: German, Belgian and Dutch ports: Europe, join forces to preserve the industry

Aerial view of Maasvlakte 2 with new land in Princess Alexiahaven (photo: Martens Multimedia)

Port Authority appeals to EU: position ports smartly for future-proofing Europe

Container ships at terminal
Energy transition

Port of Rotterdam welcomes agreement on ETS for shipping

Rotterdam skyline

Impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the port of Rotterdam