The Effect of an Underwater Sill against Salt Intrusion on Port Logistics

This research study has investigated the effects of sills as a nature-based countermeasure to reduce saltwater intrusion within Rijnmond Drechtsteden. The effects of this measure have been assessed regarding its impact on port logistics and freshwater supply in the region. The heavily dredged New Waterway provides the vital open connection to...

Optimization of Tidal Windows for Deep-Drafted Vessels by Means of ProToel

The access policy to ports for deep-drafted ships making use of channels which are subject to waves, tides, currents, wind and other complicating factors can be based on either deterministic or probabilistic principles. ProToel is a calculation tool for determining tidal windows for marginal vessels arriving at or departing from ports located at...

Verbetering horizontaal toelatingsbeleid voor zeeschepen in de haven van Rotterdam

De laatste jaren staat de toegankelijkheid vanuit zee van de West-Europese havens weer in de belangstelling. De haven van Rotterdam vormt hierop geen uitzondering; vanwege de bijzonder goede toegankelijkheid voor grote, diepstekende schepen heeft Rotterdam een sterke concurrentiepositie in het bulk vervoer in het gebied tussen Hamburg en Le...