The Port of Rotterdam Authority is planning to develop a 450,000 sq m terminal for offshore wind activities.

The terminal will offer storage, transport, preassembly, assembly, and delivery services for components for both wind turbines and foundations.

The terminal will have direct nautical access to the sea and will be equipped with heavy-duty quays and logistics facilities. The terminal is expected to be operational in mid-2029.

The Port Authority will equip the terminal with 835 m of quay, enabling the latest generation of offshore wind installation vessels to moor. This quay will be suitable for jackup vessels and pre-assembly activities on the quay, among other things.

A roll-on/roll-off facility is also planned so that the terminal can facilitate all modes of transport. In addition to focusing on the construction of offshore wind farms, the terminal will also be equipped for the decommissioning of offshore wind farms.

According to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the project aims to provide the offshore wind industry with the necessary capacity and stimulate growth in the sector.

“More wind farms will be built in the North Sea in the coming years, [and the] required port capacity at the right specifications is currently a limiting factor. With the completion of the terminal, the Port Authority is providing the large-scale, high-quality infrastructure that the market demands,” the Authority explained.

Starting today, market parties are being called upon to contribute ideas about the design of the terminal and to share their ambitions, needs, and technical knowledge. Following this, the Port Authority will further define the following steps and make the final decision on how the terminal is to be operated.

“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,” said Matthijs van Doorn, VP for commercial at the Port of Rotterdam Authority.