Container Logistics Maasvlakte (CLM)

Container Logistics
Maasvlakte
Containers to and
from the Maasvlakte
Rotterdam is Europe’s most important container port. Over the years container throughput has
increased sharply. This trend is expected to continue in the next few years. By 2035 container
throughput in Rotterdam may even increase to over 30 million TEU. The opening of Maasvlakte 2
will play no minor part in this. APM Terminals and Rotterdam World Gateway are working on their
container terminals, which will go into operation this year. As the number of deep sea, rail and
inland shipping terminals in the port of Rotterdam increases, so does the logistical complexity.
LOGISTICS CONCEPT & COOPERATION
FEWER CALLS FOR TRAINS
To ensure that all containers can be handled quickly and
In order to allow containers to enter and exit as efficiently as
efficiently in the future too, a sophisticated logistics concept is
possible, it is important to limit the number of ‘points of call’
required. The Port of Rotterdam Authority therefore launched
for trains and to make sure trains leave fully loaded. In order
the project Container Logistics Maasvlakte (CLM). The aim is
to achieve this, the first steps will be taken in the short term:
to work with the market parties to further improve Rotterdam’s
bundling container volumes transported by rail. In order to
rail, inland shipping and feeder product. This means that the
connect to the hinterland, container bundling will take place at
Port of Rotterdam Authority, together with market parties, will
two Maasvlakte locations. The existing rail terminal capacity
develop sustainable solutions to facilitate the efficient
on Maasvlakte 1 and 2 will be used for this. Via an exchange
exchange of containers and the bundling of rail flows.
system, containers will be transported from the various container
Cooperation in the supply chain plays a crucial role here and
terminals to these two bundling locations. In time, this is expected
is necessary to achieve the best results. In addition to the
to require an expansion in capacity. The construction of a
expansion and modification of existing infrastructure, it involves
Common Rail Terminal will then be considered.
a completely new logistics system, in which all parties work
together. Ultimately, this will result in greater efficiency, cost
reductions and a favourable effect on the environment.
Container Logistics Maasvlakte
ADEQUATE COORDINATION OF TRAINS
ROLE OF THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM AUTHORITY
The aim is to start a central coordination centre (Maasvlakte
Together with all parties in the port of Rotterdam, the Port of
Control Centre) for planning and guiding rail traffic adequately
Rotterdam Authority wants CLM to further strengthen the
on the Maasvlakte. This will restrict the turnaround time of
position of the port as Europe’s largest logistics and
trains to a minimum on the Maasvlakte.
industrial hub.
The initial, important steps have been taken according
EXCHANGING CONTAINERS
to the developments described above. The Port of Rotterdam
The intention is to connect the terminals to each other by
Authority is prepared to invest in a common rail terminal and
means of a container exchange route. A container exchange
a container exchange route, which will add value to the port
route can create a seamless, efficient exchange of rail,
of Rotterdam and its clients.
feeder, barge, empty depot and relay container flows.
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PORT OF ROTTERDAM AUTHORITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
The aim of the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to enhance the port of
Port of Rotterdam Authority, Simone Merckel
Rotterdam’s competitive position as a logistics hub and world-class
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industrial complex. Not only in terms of size, but also quality.
3002 AP Rotterdam
The core tasks of het Port Authority are to develop, manage and
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run the port in a sustainable way and to maintain a speedy and
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safe service for shipping.
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