Port of Rotterdam adds connections to Container Exchange Route

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will extend the Container Exchange

Delta/Hutchison Port Delta II terminals via a main gate concept.

Investments will also be made in the installation of fibre optic and

electrical infrastructure. Work will commence in early 2025 and will be

completed in phases by the end of 2025.

The Port Authority has chosen to invest in two central connections (main

gates) in 2025, which will provide many logistics service providers and the ECT

terminal with relatively easy access to the CER.

By connecting ECT via a main gate on Coloradoweg, both the ECT Delta

terminal and Hutchison Ports Delta II terminal will be connected to the CER via

public roads.

Connecting the CER via a main gate at Distripark Maasvlakte will provide

access to at least 12 logistics service providers, including Nippon Express,

NeeleVat, AWL, LT Foods, Odin, Broekman Logistics and Thermotraffic.

Another key aspect of finalising the CER is the investment in fibre optic

and electrical infrastructure. Preparatory work for this was already included in

the construction of the main infrastructure.

In the next phase, fibre optic cables and electricity will be installed.

This is necessary to connect equipment such as speed gates and cameras in the

future. Early investment in this infrastructure prevents inefficiencies and

enhances the long-term integrity of the CER, reported the port.

“Since the CER opened at the end of 2023, the RWG and ECT Delta container

terminals, QTerminals Kramer depots, and the Customs’ State Inspection Terminal

(RIT) have been using the CER,” the Port of Rotterdam reported in a released

statement.

“In the first year, more than 20,000 trips were made, with each trip

potentially consisting of one or more containers.

“As the CER significantly enhances the safety, reliability, efficiency and

sustainability of container transport on the Maasvlakte, the Port Authority aims

to connect as many container companies as possible. Connected companies ensure a

smoother handling process for containers transported via the CER.”

Earlier this month, the stakeholders of the Port of Rotterdam signed a

declaration of intent to collaborate on sector-wide negotiations for container

transport by road.