Rotterdam's shore power project gets EU financing

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a €90 million loan (approximately $104 million) to the Port of Rotterdam Authority to support the installation of shore power systems across three deep-sea container terminals.

IMAGE: Nieuwe Maas and Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Getty Images

The funding will back Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint venture between the port authority and Dutch energy company Eneco. As part of the project, eight kilometres of quay will be fitted with shore power infrastructure, including 35 connection points designed for seagoing container vessels.

In addition to the EIB financing, the initiative is set to receive a European Commission grant of around €70 million (about $81 million) through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

The rollout of these shore power installations will take place in phases, with operations expected to begin from the second half of 2028.

By Tuhin Roy

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