Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a 450,000 sq m terminal for offshore wind activities.

The new terminal will provide storage, transportation, preassembly, assembly and delivery services for components used in both wind turbines and their foundations.

Designed with direct nautical access, the facility will feature heavy duty quays and expanded logistics infrastructure. It is slated to become operational in mid 2029.

The Port Authority plans to install 835 meters of quay, allowing the latest offshore wind installation vessels to berth. The quay will be suitable for jackup ships and for carrying out pre assembly work along the waterfront.

A roll on/roll off facility is also included in the plans, enabling the terminal to support multiple transport methods. In addition to serving offshore wind farm construction, the site will be equipped to handle the decommissioning of older wind projects.

According to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the new terminal is intended to provide the offshore wind sector with the capacity it needs to grow.

“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 said.

Beginning today, industry stakeholders are being invited to share ideas on the terminal’s design and outline their requirements, ambitions and technical expertise. The Port Authority will use this input to refine the next phase of the project and determine how the terminal will ultimately 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.