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Five proposals for Maasvlakte 2 container terminal

This 138 ha terminal, which will be the first to become operational on Maasvlakte 2, is to be allocated via a so-called Open Assessment Procedure. Separately from this, the Port Authority concluded a contract with APM Terminals for the right to operate another terminal on Maasvlakte 2. These two terminals will be opposite each other.

The large number of proposals confirms the great interest in Maasvlakte 2 as a business location. The Port of Rotterdam Authority is now analysing the proposals and, in this connection, will consult with the parties. They must submit a final proposal at the end of September, after which negotiations will be held with a selection of companies or consortiums. The Port Authority expects to sign a contract with the winner by mid 2007.

In july, the Port Authority received the tenders from the two contractor consortiums for Maasvlakte 2. Any special requirements or wishes contractors and terminal operators might have can be taken into account in the EIR and permit procedures.

*For the sake of completeness: Fourteen companies applied last year for this Open Assessment Procedure. A number of them have formed consortiums in the meantime. One of the six proposals made this week was from APM Terminals. It has been agreed that APM Terminals will withdraw from this Open Assessment Procedure, but not until the terms and conditions referred to in the contract (such as ‘board approval') have been met. Meanwhile, the contract has been concluded.

Port of Rotterdam Authority

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