The Dutch port plans a 45-hectare hub with a deep-sea quay and heavy-lift infrastructure to support the race for North Sea wind farms
Rotterdam – The Port of Rotterdam has announced the construction of a new 45-hectare terminal at the Maasvlakte, custom-designed to support the expansion of offshore wind in the North Sea. The infrastructure, which will include an 835-meter deep-sea quay, areas for storage and assembly, heavy-load zones and a dedicated ro-ro facility, aims to fill the shortage of suitable space reported by industry operators.
According to the Port, the lack of adequate port capacity is currently one of the biggest obstacles to the development of new wind farms planned for the coming years. “With this terminal, we offer the sector the necessary infrastructure to grow,” said Matthijs van Doorn, Commercial Vice President.
Thanks to its location directly on the North Sea, deep waters and an already established offshore cluster, Rotterdam aims to strengthen its role as a European hub for renewable energy. The terminal will also support future repowering and decommissioning activities of existing turbines.
The opening is scheduled for mid-2029. From today until January 8, 2026, the port will initiate a consultation phase (Rfi) to gather technical and operational contributions from operators and stakeholders, before defining the management model and the next steps, which will be announced in March.
