DP World in consortium awarded to equip and operate Maasvalkte 2 development in Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam announced that the consortium consisting of DP World, Mitsui OSK Lines, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Neptune Orient Lines and CMA CGM has been awarded the right to equip and operate the first Terminal in the Maasvlakte 2 development in Rotterdam.
Sultan Bin Sulayem, DP World Chairman commented: ‘We are delighted that our consortium has been awarded the right to equip and operate the first Terminal in the Maasvlakte 2 Development. We very much look forward to working with our partners CMA-CGM, Hyundai Merchant Marine and TNWA Lines to make this a successful addition to the Port of Rotterdam’
Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, DP World Vice Chairman commented: ‘We are pleased to be part of the community in Rotterdam. Rotterdam is a vital and growing gateway for Europe and we are committed to be part of that growth. This development enables us to serve our customers and to help them continue to take part in the increase of world trade and it will enhance the options available for the European community of shippers. Coupled with our existing facilities and the recently announced UK expansion it provides a broad platform for us to service our customers in multiple locations. ‘
Mohammed Sharaf, DP World CEO commented: ‘We are delighted to be part of the consortium that has been selected to equip and operate the very first terminal of the exciting and much needed Maasvlakte 2 development. Congestion is a very real issue in Europe and this will in be an important facility to help relieve the pressure for importers and exporters alike. Having been selected by our consortium partners to manage the operations of the Terminal, we believe that our global experience and expertise will contribute significantly to the benefit of all stakeholders in the Terminal.’
Masakazu Yakushiji, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Executive Vice President commented: ‘We are very pleased and proud to be awarded. For our future expansion plan in Europe, Rotterdam and the MV2 terminal is the key to our strategy. As part of this powerful consortium, we are confident that the most efficient and state of the art terminal in Europe will be operated and strengthen our container services.’
Noh Jeong-Ik, Hyundai Merchant Marine CEO commented: ‘I am much delighted with this announcement. Rotterdam will be a very important main hub for the TNWA Lines, CMA-CGM and DP World and this is a new cornerstone of forming a strategic alliance. Our hearty thanks for the Port of Rotterdam’s valued choice and I am convinced that synergy between the Port of Rotterdam and consortium members will make MV2 project a huge success.’
Ronald D. Widdows, CEO of NOL’s container shipping line APL, commented: ‘We are very pleased to be part of the winning Maasvlakte 2 consortium. As our key hub in Europe, the new terminal will help us deliver the speed, scale and flexibility now demanded by customers with increasingly complex supply chains, and greatly enhance the overall capabilities of the Port of Rotterdam. This investment will complement our extensive global network of container terminal assets.’
Henri Archambeaud, Manager for Ports and Systems Engineering in CMA CGM’s port operator Terminal Link, commented: ‘CMA CGM is glad to be part of the first container terminal of the largest scale port development in Europe. It is another step in the Group strategic move toward the ports and terminals industry. We trust the future facility will set a new standard of container terminal designed to handle the next generation of mega ships we and our partners have on order.’
