Multi-functional use of port areas

Multi-functional use of port areas

Ros, R.
Taneja, P.
Vellinga, T.

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Hydraulic Engineering

2012-06-18

The core business of a port is handling vessels and cargo. In addition a landlord Port Authority invests in development of port areas. However, in view of the new trends such as stakeholders interests related to environment and sustainability, it is can be wise to reexamine the business portfolio periodically. This applies especially if an opportunity presents itself as in the case of the Maasvlakte 2 project, which is an expansion of the existing Port of Rotterdam into the North Sea. The phased construction of the port areas results in a large water area (the inner lake or the Binnenmeer) that is temporarily not used. A unique opportunity for the Port Authority to carry out pilot projects related to other activities than cargo handling. The conclusion of our research is that both cargo related and non-cargo related activities or even a combination of the two is feasible in the Binnenmeer. Flexibility, in the form of multi-functional use of space, contributes to sustainability.

flexibility,
multi-functional use
Maasvlakte 2
balanced score card

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CESUN 2012: 3rd International Engineering Systems Symposium, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, 18-20 June 2012

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