Port of Rotterdam: Gateway to Europe’s Economy and Energy Transition
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

The Port of Rotterdam serves as a critical gateway for goods, representing 30% of European maritime freight. This strategic overview of the Port focuses on three key themes: 

  • The Port’s geopolitical significance in a rapidly-changing world 
  • Its leadership in the energy transition, particularly in the development of a hydrogen economy
  • The growing involvement of institutional investors in financing and shaping this transformation 

Tim de Knegt – Manager, Strategic Finance & Treasury, Port of Rotterdam