Commitment 07Read more
Quality Food for Everyone
Port cities play a vital role in the development of sustainable food logistics
Enhancing port areas dedicated to commercial fishing and encouraging innovative food research projects in the City Port territory.
How can port buildings help reduce waste and help better preserve biodegradable imports?
The Rotterdam Food Hub represents a pivotal innovation in the world of agrifood logistics, offering a state-of-the-art solution for storing perishable food. Established in 2019, this hub is strategically located at Maasvlakte’s deep-sea container terminals, making it a central point for refrigerated cargo storage. Rotterdam’s prominence as Europe’s primary hub for reefer containers is fortified by its extensive infrastructure, boasting an impressive 18,500 reefer connections, ensuring the efficient and reliable transport of fresh goods. This innovative development aligns with the UN Sustainable Goal #9, emphasizing industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
This good practice also includes objective 8.2 (Revising the status of port and City Port heritage to properly reflect the site’s historical significance) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.
The Rotterdam Food Hub emerged as a solution to effectively facilitate agrifood companies from around the world. A new facility for storing perishable foodstuffs was completed in 2019 in the strategic location of the Maasvlakte's deep-sea container terminals in close proximity to the port hub. The Rotterdam Food Hub boasts multiple parts specifically designed for refrigerated cargo, allowing access to sea-going vessels. Additionally, the hub features berths for inland vessels and warehouses will be strategically situated near the quays to enable quick storage, processing, and transportation of refrigerated and frozen goods.
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