The Port of Rotterdam Authority plans to develop a 45-hectare terminal in the north-western corner of the Maasvlakte to support expanding offshore wind activity in the North Sea, the authority said on Wednesday.
The facility will provide storage, transport, pre-assembly and delivery of turbine components and is expected to be operational by mid-2029. The authority said market consultation for interested companies opens today.
The port will equip the site with 835 metres of quay space for offshore wind installation vessels. The quay will be suitable for jack-up vessels and pre-assembly operations and will include a roll-on/roll-off facility. The terminal will also be prepared for future decommissioning work.
The Port Authority said additional port capacity with the right technical specifications is becoming a constraint as offshore wind deployment accelerates across the North Sea. “With this new terminal, we are making an important contribution to the necessary capacity for the offshore wind sector,” said Matthijs van Doorn, vice president commercial of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
He added that Rotterdam’s position offers strategic advantages for developers. “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,” he said.
