Description

The future of the port of Rotterdam;
what are the challenges, what will we do next?

The port of Rotterdam has seen nothing but growth since WWII. Yet we see that even in Europe's largest port, the firm certainties of the past are coming under pressure. Two illustrations: the first pillar on which the port rests is the petrochemical complex. This sector is completely fossil dependent and we know that this source of energy is finite. In addition, coal and oil are also a major cause of climate change that is becoming increasingly urgent. The second pillar of the port is the container sector. In that sector, there are problems such as overcapacity, pressure on prices due to fierce competition and strained labour relations due to robotisation. So the port is due for a transition. For insiders, the contours are becoming clear in which direction this transition should go (the dot on the horizon). That direction will be explained in the presentation. The challenge is then to make it concrete. The question that then immediately arises is: are we prepared to accept the pain involved. In short, enough material for an interesting presentation and discussion

Speaker(s)

Prof Harry Geerlings is Professor of Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is one of the 5 port professors and his current focus is on energy use at container terminals and the future of ports.

Location

Wantijpaviljoen, Wantijpark 1

3312 AV Dordrecht

Organiser

Drechtsteden Circle

Name and contact details for information

Ron Dolstra

rondolstra@hotmail.com