Rotterdam Cool Port phase 1 can start this year
The realisation of Rotterdam Cool Port phase 1 has reached an advanced stage. The parties in Rotterdam Cool Port (Kloosterboer, Europe Container Terminals (ECT) and the Port of Rotterdam) expect to formalise agreements before May 2013. This puts the project at the starting line, meaning that construction can begin this year, as planned, according to press release.
Rotterdam Cool Port focusses on the storage and transfer of conditioned cargo such as fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. At the existing ECT City Terminal, 60,000 m2 of land is to be earmarked in the first phase for the construction of a refrigerated warehouse and a cross-docking facility. The site is to be designed in a way that, in addition to the storage and handling facilities, allows access to an inspection point, pre-trip and empty depot services and intermodal connections.
The interaction between terminals, warehouse, services and connections creates a unique hub in Rotterdam for the rapid and efficient transit of conditioned cargo. With Rotterdam Cool Port, logistical advantages in transport, storage and handling, and turnaround services can be achieved.
In the coming period, many partners and clients will take part in the discussions concerning the overall development of Rotterdam Cool Port phase 1.
These parties will be present at the Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin on 6-8 February for the provision of further information.