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A powerful explosion at a petroleum product storage facility in the Port of Rotterdam resulted in one fatality and several injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident at Europe's largest port.
The Port of Rotterdam reported a 36% increase in oil product exports in the first half of 2026, benefiting from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
A Dutch article suggests that the ongoing nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands has its roots in the activities of the Port of Rotterdam, highlighting the port's significant environmental impact.
The cruise ship Hondius departed the port of Rotterdam for Spitsbergen, Norway, following a hantavirus outbreak in May that had caused concern.
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus, bringing the total number of cases linked to the vessel to 11. This development led to medical isolation for some individuals, though another isolated patient later tested negative.
A group of young lawyers is demanding that the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, develop a concrete plan to phase out fossil fuels. They argue that the port's current climate ambitions are insufficient and lack a clear roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuel activities.
The Dutch Customs Service discovered more than 1,400 kilograms of cocaine during a large-scale inspection on Saturday in the Port of Rotterdam, seizing drugs in multiple containers that arrived on
The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, expresses growing concerns over geopolitical risks associated with increasing trade with China, according to its CEO.
The European Union is increasingly concerned about China’s presence in European ports, including the Port of Rotterdam.
Police in the Netherlands seized 375 blocks of cocaine from a shipping container in the Port of Rotterdam. The discovery was made after phones seized from three men during a traffic stop in Oosterwolde revealed evidence of the drug shipment.
The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest and busiest port located in the Netherlands, is under pressure to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint.
A British entrepreneur reportedly paid $1.5 million for oil and its storage in the Port of Rotterdam, only to find that both the oil and its designated storage location were non-existent. The incident is being investigated by Nieuwsuur.
An activist group called Tegengas has blocked the Betuweroute freight railway in the Netherlands since 11:00 AM, chaining themselves to the tracks. The railway connects the Port of Rotterdam to the German border.
Dutch customs authorities intercepted 43 million illegal cigarettes within a month, primarily found by sniffer dogs in sea containers at the Port of Rotterdam, leading to at least ten arrests.
The Italian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Augusto Massari, conducted an official visit to the Port of Rotterdam, recognizing its significance as a leading global logistics and maritime hub.
More than 1400 kilograms of cocaine were discovered in the port of Rotterdam, mostly hidden behind moving goods originating from Curaçao. The Public Prosecution Service is investigating the large drug seizure.
The port of Rotterdam aims to become more sustainable, but claims that policies from The Hague are making these efforts practically impossible.
A freight train derailed in Europoort, located within the port of Rotterdam, following a collision with a truck.
Europe's largest port, the Port of Rotterdam, faces increasing pressure and a lawsuit demanding accelerated efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel firms and become more environmentally friendly.
Dutch customs officials have intercepted illegal goods destined for Russia on a container ship in the Port of Rotterdam. The ship's captain was arrested on suspicion of violating sanctions regulations.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, has docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where its crew members are being quarantined and the vessel prepared for disinfection. The arrival follows reports of several infected individuals on board.
A legal non-profit organization, Advocates for the Future (AftF), has initiated a legal challenge against the Port of Rotterdam Authority, urging it to rapidly reduce fossil fuel operations and align with climate goals.
Activists from 'Geef Tegengas' have blocked the Betuweroute freight railway line in the Netherlands, which connects the Port of Rotterdam with the German border, with approximately sixty people on the tracks.
The Netherlands, historically a cannabis hub, has seen a shift in drug trafficking through the port of Rotterdam. Last year, foreign cannabis began to flood the port, replacing cocaine as the primary illicit substance being moved.
The Port of Rotterdam has reported a decrease in cargo volumes for the fourth year in a row, primarily due to reduced transshipment of mineral oil products, iron ore, and coal.