8.3 C
Hamburg
Friday, March 29, 2024
Home Port News Safe berths for barges in Rotterdam

Safe berths for barges in Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is developing five permanent berths for barges on the Maas side of the Eiland van Brienenoord.

The location has been an anchorage for barges for many years, but the new berths will improve safety on the river, according Ronald Paul, COO from the Port of Rotterdam Authority: ‘Barges are so large and heavy that they can break free when they are anchored. That happened sometimes with the tide changes. We don’t want that. The berthing facilities were realised in close consultation with various barge operators.’

25 barges

There is space for five barges per berthing location. The central berths are for barges from 76.5 to 90 metres, the outer two for barges from 90 to 110 metres. There is at least 110 metres space between the berthing locations.

The operations will be carried out by De Klerk from Werkendam. The five berths for barges will be completed by the end of September.





Latest Posts

Seattle’s terminal launches auto and breakbulk cargo operations

The Panama-flagged vehicles carrier Triumph Ace arrived at Seattle's Terminal 46 on 27 March signifying the commencement of regular auto and breakbulk cargo services...

Asia box lines launch joint Southeast Asia – India service

Wan Hai Lines, Korea Marine Transport Co. and Interasia Lines will launch a new Southeast Asia - India Service VIII on 26 April. The service...

Maersk vessel arrives in Hamburg on maiden methanol voyage

On the morning of 28 March, Ane Maersk, the world's first large container ship capable of utilizing methanol as fuel, with a capacity of...

Asia container exports to US surge in February

In February, container exports from 18 Asian countries and regions to the United States experienced a significant rebound compared to the previous year. According to...

Puerto Rico Ports Authority announces significant investment in terminal development

Puerto Rico governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, alongside officials from the Department of Housing and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA), visited Trailer Bridge’s Army...