Port of Rotterdam Plans for Offshore Wind Terminal

By Simon West

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a dedicated 45-hectare site for offshore wind operations.

According to the authority, which manages the port of Rotterdam, the terminal in the northwest corner of Maasvlakte will provide space for storage, transshipment, assembly and installation of wind turbine components and foundations.

The terminal, slated to start operations in mid-2029, will include an 835-meter-long quay equipped with zones for heavy-lift and jack-up operations, a roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) facility and an area dedicated to offshore decommissioning activities.

“With this new terminal, we are making an important contribution to the necessary capacity for the offshore wind sector,” said Matthijs van Doorn, vice president commercial of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. “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.”

The port of Rotterdam is the host port for Breakbulk Europe 2026.

Photo: A mock-up of the terminal at Maasvlakte. Credit: Port of Rotterdam Authority