UWT to Get New Quay in Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam Authority drove the first pile for a new new quay in the Johan Frisohafen to be used by United Waalhaven Terminal (UWT) container centre.

The quay will have a length of 165 metres and an initial depth of 7 metres, which will eventually be deepened to 10 metres. UWT will use the quay to replace one of the current ones in the 1st Eemhaven. The construction of the quay is expected to be completed at the end of September.

The main purpose of the quay is for the handling of empty containers, but it is also suitable for full containers.

The construction of the quay forms part of a total restructuring of the terminal, which was given a new, central entrance for trucks. In addition, drivers can now drive directly to the exact location to pick up containers, with the aid of the correct pre-arrival notifications. UWT’s aim is to reduce the average length of stay for trucks on Bunschotenweg by around 50%.

The increase in capacity provides the shipping companies and lease companies with more options for keeping empty containers more closely available to the shippers.