Monitoring programme for the MV2, Part IV: Archeological and palaeontological finds

This is the fourth and last of a series of articles describing the extensive monitoring related to the construction of Maasvlakte 2, Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As far back as the 1990s during the first studies by the Main Port Rotterdam (PMR) project organisation for Maasvlakte 2 (MV2), archaeology was recognised as a subject of high...

Monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2. Part III: The effects of underwater sound

The Port of Rotterdam is expanding to meet the growing demand to accommodate large cargo vessels. The construction of Maasvlakte 2 (MV2) started in September 2008. One of the licensing conditions is the monitoring of the underwater sound produced during its construction, with an emphasis on the establishment of acoustic source levels of the...

The monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2. Part II: Construction at the Port of Rotterdam (2)

This is the second article in a series on the monitoring programme at Maasvlakte 2 in the Netherlands. The first article appeared in Terra et Aqua, number 129, December 2012 and described the framework of the monitoring of Maasvlakte 2 following the Environmental Impact Assessment and discussed the juvenile fish survey and the possible mismatch...

Flexibility in port infrastructures

The monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2: Part I: Construction at the Port of Rotterdam (1)

Maasvlakte 2 (MV2) is the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s port extension project west of the existing Maasvlakte. The project area is 2,000 hectare gross of which 1,000 hectare is the net infrastructure. The first phase of the project is scheduled to be finished in mid-2013. Before operations for the project could begin, a stringent Environmental...

Sustainability as a procurement criterion for port investments

Ports are known to be one of the most polluting sectors, and therefore provide an opportunity to reduce emission significantly. Until now, the attention has been given to reduction of emissions in transport and shipping. The scope of research must expand to include port infrastructures, which should be made more sustainable. In many industries,...

Role of Flexibility in Sustainable Port Development

Sustainability has become a high profile objective in all aspects of our lives, including the development of our infrastructures. Flexibility can enhance sustainability endeavors, yet its contribution is not clear to most. In this paper we investigate the role of flexibility in sustainable port development in order to promote its incorporation...

Multi-functional use of port areas

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...

Ports and innovation

A volatile environment, dynamic markets, and challenges created by new environmental and social consideration demand innovative solutions. Innovation is the implementation of ideas to create value. It promises ports resilience into the future. In this paper we trace some recent successful innovations in the Port of Rotterdam, and also...

Guest Editorial: The Many Facets of Port Development

Zandtransport door golven en de invloed van Stoorgolven

Proeven in het Laboratorium voor Vloeistofmechanica naar zandtranport in golven. Focus op de invloed van stoorgolven (gebonden golven) o.a. door reflectie in de goot.