The Port of Rotterdam Authority is planning to develop a 45-hectare site in the north-western corner of the Maasvlakte for offshore wind activities. The terminal will offer opportunities for storage, transport, (pre-)assembly, and delivery of components for both wind turbines and foundations.
Offshore wind port
With this project, the Port of Rotterdam Authority aims to provide the offshore wind industry with the necessary capacity and stimulate growth in the sector. Offshore wind farms play an important role in the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources. More wind farms will be built in the North Sea in the coming years. The required port capacity at the right specifications is currently a limiting factor. With the completion of the terminal, the Port Authority is providing the large-scale, high-quality infrastructure that the market demands.
Matthijs van Doorn, Vice President Commercial of the Port of Rotterdam Authority: ‘With this new terminal, we are making an important contribution to the necessary capacity for the offshore wind sector. Due to its direct location on the North Sea, deep draught and existing offshore cluster, the port of Rotterdam is ideally suited for these activities.’
