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The Port Authority of Rotterdam, the construction company Necron Group based in Zug (Switzerland), and the PTP Group have signed an agreement to develop 38 hectares of logistics infrastructure in Europoort. This infrastructure will be used for the storage and handling of refrigerated and frozen agricultural products and includes, among other things, a new quay facility, various warehouses, and terminal facilities. Additionally, an independent energy supply will be established. With this expansion, Rotterdam aims to strengthen its role as a European hub for these goods flows.
The project is part of the ongoing development of the Rotterdam Food Hub, which serves as a logistics center for the agricultural and food industry. The Port Authority plans to construct a quay facility over 500 meters long. Furthermore, a breakwater will be built to protect the berths from sea waves and passing ships.
Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port Authority of Rotterdam, emphasizes the importance of the project:
“At this strategic location, we combine logistics, storage, and infrastructure, enabling our customers to process their cargo faster and more sustainably. With this development, we are taking an important step towards further strengthening our position as a leading agricultural and food port in Europe.”
Details on the infrastructure and involved companies
The project encompasses four plots of land. The Necron Group will construct two refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses – Necron Food Park I & II – on two of the plots in several phases, covering a total area of approximately 145,000 m². These facilities are designed for operators of cold storage and aim to meet the growing demand for efficient and scalable solutions in the cold chain in Europe.
Another component of the plan is the construction of an energy center by the Necron Group on the third plot in the southern area of the Rotterdam Food Hub. This will supply power to the terminals and cold storage facilities from the outset, allowing them to be operational immediately.
Gerard van Liempt, CEO of the Necron Group, states:
“With this development, we are creating logistics properties for the storage and handling of refrigerated products, combined with our own energy supply. Based on our experience with projects in the food and cold chain sector, we can enable large-scale and efficient processes at this location immediately.”
Logistics service provider PTP Group will develop a terminal on the fourth plot along the Caland Canal, covering an area of 73,000 m². This terminal will feature three berths for ocean-going and inland vessels, as well as a waiting area and the necessary logistical and infrastructural facilities to ensure the efficient, water-based handling of goods flows. The terminal is designed, among other things, to serve the cold storage facilities and handle additional cargo, thereby improving multimodal access to the region. Additionally, PTP will be one of the tenants of the cold and deep-freeze warehouses of the Necron Group.
Guillermo Misiano, CEO of the PTP Group, highlights the operational significance of the development:
“With this terminal, we strengthen our position as a port and logistics service provider in Europe. We create a direct connection between quay, storage, and transport. This enables increased use of maritime and inland shipping and shortens processing times for agricultural and food flows.”
In the coming months, the involved parties will finalize the technical details and apply for the necessary permits. The final investment decisions of the Necron Group, the PTP Group, and the Port Authority of Rotterdam are expected to be made in early 2027.
