Collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority
At the end of September, Deltares and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of collaborating on innovations for water management and the subsurface in the port region. The agreement aims to develop joint knowledge, in order to make the port of Rotterdam more sustainable and more resilient to climate change.
Joint approach in the field of water and subsurface
Jan-Joost Schouten, Head of the Hydrodynamics and Offshore Department at Deltares: "We are very enthusiastic about this collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Deltares has a long history of research and advice in the port of Rotterdam. We would like to use our expertise more intensively to find innovative solutions for water and nature management, infrastructure and climate adaptation together with the Port Authority. Our knowledge fits in perfectly with the challenges in the port of Rotterdam, such as dealing with rising sea levels and making infrastructure more sustainable."
Contributing to a sustainable port
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is also positive about the collaboration. "The port of Rotterdam wants to be climate neutral by 2050 and at the same time remain vital and competitive," a spokesperson said. "By working together with Deltares, we can develop better and more sustainable solutions."
Interdisciplinary collaboration
The agreement between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Deltares facilitates a unique interdisciplinary collaboration, combining Deltares' expertise in water management with operational knowledge of the port. This offers opportunities to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for climate-resilient port infrastructure. The focus is on integrating economic growth and environmental responsibility.
About the Port of Rotterdam Authority
The core tasks of the Port Authority are the sustainable development, management and operation of the port and the maintenance of the smooth and safe handling of shipping. The Port of Rotterdam Authority's aim is to strengthen the position of the port of Rotterdam as a logistics hub and a future-proof industrial complex. It's not about size, it's about quality. The Port of Rotterdam Authority feels responsible for the influence of its activities in the port on the climate and the immediate environment. The safety and health of current and future generations are paramount in the choices we make, also in collaboration with the business community.
