1. Strategic Planning of Port Infrastructure
Marc Evertse
Port of Rotterdam International
Brasilia, 25th of November 2008

2. Example of infrastructure development: the Port of Rotterdam
1970 – 2015
2015

3. Classification of ports
First generation – classical type, only cargo handling
Second generation - plus industry cluster within port limits
Third generation - plus logistic/ distribution services
Generation determines the character of a port, not the size
Each generation requires different infrastructure

4. Indispensable elements of strategic port planning
Traffic forecasting
Space / clustering
Hinterland connections
Organisation
Environment
Employment / added value

5. Example of strategic port planning: Maasvlakte 2 project

6. Maasvlakte 2 project The reason: The design The construction
Long term supply/demand outlook
The design
Technical features of MV2 project
The construction
Construction tendering process
The exploitation:
Commercial procedure

7. Forecast vs realisation

8. Functional specifications (1)
Gross area 2,000 ha Net area 1,000 ha
A 20% increase in port area in the Port of Rotterdam
Use of area for economic activities:
Containers: 620 ha,
Distribution: 170 ha
Chemicals: ha
Managed and financed by the Port of Rotterdam; shareholders are the Dutch government and the Municipality of Rotterdam

9. Functional specifications (2)
Design vessel TEU
Modal split; 35% road, 20% rail, 45% barge
High productivity figures
Area productivity TEU/ha/year
Berth productivity TEU/m/year

10. Design philosophy
Flexibility, flexibility and flexibility to cope with the expected changes in port business during the development period of the project (up to 2035)
Make the choices that have to be made right now, leave the rest to be decided in a later stage
Phased development. Construct outer contour. Phased reclamation and infrastructure development based on client demand
Fixed budget, required IRR

11. Research, waves and currents

12. Research: manoeuvering simulator tests

13. MV2 market demand in relation to MV2 supply
Phased development MV2
MV2 market demand in relation to MV2 supply - 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
MV2 market demand
MV2 supply 84 67 77 81 90
2014
2020
2025
2030
MV2 Market demand (mln teu)
0,7
3,8
8,7
14,1

16. Tender process - objectives
Finance
Better prices, better conditions, less risk
Investigate customers Business Case
Strategy and marketing
Additional cargo, more competion, captive cargo
Sustainability
EMS, Modal split, security
Technical
Quality of handling, flexibility of operation

17. Landlord port Division of responsibilities
Port of Rotterdam
Nautical entrance, fairway and management
Terminals, sites, quaywalls, public infrastructure, rail, road and utilities upto the boundary
Management and maintenance
Private company
Superstructure, cranes, rolling equipment, buildings, staff, computer systems, gate

18. Maasvlakte 2 land reclamation extension the last one?

19. Port of Rotterdam International Main objective: participations
Focussing on participation in (new) ports in countries of strategic interest (f.i. BRIC countries)
Participation in the form of a Port Management Company with local authorities and private companies as partners
No terminal operations
Provision of infrastructure, nautical safety and environment
Acquisition of industry and terminal operators
Long term planning

20. Second objective: ‘boardroom’ consultancy
Provision of strategic “boardroom” consultancy in countries of interest:
Long-term relationship with local government
Strategic advice on port development
Provision of second opinion
Supporting PoR’s commercial objectives: enhancement of cargo flows between Rotterdam and certain countries/regions

21. Oman: Port of Sohar
Rotterdam
 Sohar

22. Port of Sohar 2002

23. Port of Sohar 2007

24. SIPC as a LANDLORD Encourages clusters Facilitates common services
Regulates according to Good International Practices
Support community
SIPC as a LANDLORD
Attracts world-class operators
Provides infrastructure
Leases land, jetties and quays
Encourages clusters
Facilitates training & human resource development
Markets the Port
And industrial area
Port of Sohar

25. Port of Sohar industrial cluster

26. Port of Sohar - SEZ

27. Port of Rotterdam International new opportunities
India – Port West in Gujarat
Brazil – Port of Suape in Pernambuco
Malaysia – Port of Lahad Datu in Sabah

28. Brazil - Port of Suape characteristics
‘brownfield’ port
Deep water (16-18 m)
Ample space: 3000 additional port area
Good hinterland connections
Much interest from heavy and light industry
Management willing to form a partnership with PoR

29. Suape area: total 13,500 ha, Port area: 3000 ha

30. Win-win situation joint venture: advantages for Rotterdam
Commercial / financial
Access to fast growing economies
Network expansion
Utilisation of skills and experience
Spreading the ‘brand’ of the Port of Rotterdam
Synergies with Rotterdam (cargo flows)

31. Win-win situation join venture: advantages for partner
Commercial / financial
Access to Port of Rotterdam’s know-how and experience
Access to other Rotterdam based know-how and experience
Trustworthy port manager for port users
Enhanced acquisition of new port business / investments
Enhanced development of the (new) port
Economic development of the country/region

32. Conclusions / question
Brazil: fast growing, big economy
Brazil is in need of new port infrastructure
Rotterdam: ample know-how and experience in all port related matters
Rotterdam practices strategic port development abroad
Is there a perfect match: a win-win situation between Brazil and the Port of Rotterdam?

33. Thank you for your attention