SmartPort News
Transit port for e-fuels; a new strategy for the Harbour Industrial Cluster Rotterdam (HIC)
With the transition to e-fuels, HIC Rotterdam will be able to retain its hub function for energy streams. However, unlike now, this will be less as a result from its role as a fuel producer, but mainly as a transit port for hydrogen and e-fuels to the hinterland. A...
First phase of Spatial Research emphasizes the need for clear ambitions in the transition of the Industrial Cluster
Insights from the field and recommendations for quantitative spatial analyses Activities in the Port of Rotterdam industrial cluster (Haven-industrial Complex, HIC) will change over the next twenty years as a result of the energy and feedstock transition. To assess...
Avoid food waste by sensing during transport
Lots of fruits and vegetables are being produced in Africa for European consumption. The Netherlands acts as a gateway to Europe, imports from Morocco and Senegal are mainly transported via sea and road. About 14% is being lost during transport, warehousing and...
Vulnerabilities cybersecurity Port of Rotterdam identified
Insight into cybersecurity in the logistics sector in the port of Rotterdam Alarming results of the cybersecurity research for the logistics port industry. More than 30% of the logistics companies in the port of Rotterdam have little or no cybersecurity on their...
Extreme climate conditions form a strong foundation for Digital Twin
The extreme drought in the summer of 2018 caused serious disruption to freight transport on the Rhine and Maas. This drought is not a one-off, due to climate change snow and glaciers in the catchment area are disappearing and the precipitation and river discharge...
Digital platforms on the freight forwarding market: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing or a Blessing in Disguise?
Press release Digital platforms are shaking up the freight forwarding market and capturing market share. Millions of containers go around the world each year. Online booking platforms have changed the market significantly. Anyone wishing to send cargo around the world...
E-fuels are crucial to sustainable heavy transport
E-fuels are crucial to sustainable heavy transport Collaborative effort by all stakeholders needed to realize climate goals Synthetic fuels produced from electricity, or e-fuels, will play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions from long-distance truck transport,...
SmartPort announces collaboration with new partner MARIN and signs extension of the TKI scheme with TKI Dinalog
Rotterdam, 30 October 2019 - SmartPort, the knowledge platform of Rotterdam, organised the SmartPort Summit for the third time yesterday. Realised impact is shared during this annual event. The knowledge that has been developed from more than 45 completed studies...
SmartPort prolonged untill 2023 & TNO & Deltares join as new knowledge partners
PRESS RELEASE Rotterdam, 18 April 2018 - SmartPort, the knowledge institute of the port of Rotterdam, celebrated its 3-year anniversary in 'Lantaren Venster' - with guests from the Rotterdam port business community, science, local and national government. Check out...
Prepare Rotterdam port for explosive growth in wind power
ROTTERDAM. Port of Rotterdam interview with Michiel Jak, directeur SmartPort Energy transition Wind at sea is hot, hip and happening. Developments are accelerating rapidly; developments I’m following with great interest. A kilowatt from wind turbines at sea costs...