DP World-led group gets Maasvlakte 2 terminal
A consortium consisting of DP World, Mitsui OSK Lines, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Neptune Orient Lines and CMA CGM has won the bidding to equip and operate the first terminal in the Maasvlakte 2 development in Rotterdam. DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf said: "We are delighted to be part of the consortium that has been selected to equip and operate the very first terminal of the exciting and much needed Maasvlakte 2 development. Congestion is a very real issue in Europe and this will in be an important facility to help relieve the pressure for importers and exporters alike. Having been selected by our consortium partners to manage the operations of the Terminal, we believe that our global experience and expertise will contribute significantly to the benefit of all stakeholders in the Terminal." Port Authority CEO, Hans Smits: “Several factors were weighed up in the process, from finance to sustainability. We have achieved an excellent result with this method of inviting proposals. We are extremely pleased with this winner.” In 2005, the Port of Rotterdam Authority launched an open assessment procedure for operating the first container terminal to open on Maasvlakte 2. Fourteen shipping and stevedoring companies applied for the 156-ha terminal. Consortia were formed quickly, enabling parties to make better, joint offers.
The terminal will have a 1900-metre long deepsea quay with a depth of 20 metres, a 550-metre quay for inland shipping and feeder vessels and its own rail terminal with a connection to the Betuweroute. It will have a annual capacity of some 4m TEU. The terminal will be phased into operation, from 2013 onwards.