Port of Rotterdam Authority officially commisions Container Exchange Route

The Port of Rotterdam Authority officially commissioned the Container Exchange Route (CER) after a long preliminary phase, connecting multiple container terminals, depots and the state inspection terminal for customers via a 17 km closed road network.

Connected parties, including Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), the Delta terminal of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) and the terminals and depots of QTerminals, will use the CER through various carriers, permitting different forms of transport, such as Multi Trailer Systems (MTS), terminal tractor units with chassis and normal trucks.

Boudewijn Siemons, interim CEO and COO of Port of Rotterdam Authority, said: ““I’m delighted that the Container Exchange Route has now been commissioned. The Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to further strengthen the port of Rotterdam’s position as container hub, but this is only possible if increasing container volumes can be processed safely, efficiently, and sustainably.