Release date: 8 June 2007
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Ir. T. Menssen MBA CFOLocation
Description
The project consists of the construction of the external maritime defence works, land reclamation and the internal basic infrastructure of an extension to the Port of Rotterdam in the North Sea, forming part of the so called Delta Plan.
Objectives
The project will expand the capacity of the Port of Rotterdam to accommodate future growth mainly in container and chemicals traffic. The premises are situated in deep water, which will greatly benefit these sectors. Rotterdam port is the main import/export gateway for industries near the river Rhine. Therefore the project will improve transport links within the EU and between the EU and third countries.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 900 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Estimated at some EUR 2160 million
Environmental aspects
The project falls under Annex I of the Directive 85/337/EEC (as amended) and a full EIA process has been initiated. Extensive environmental impact studies have wholly been carried out and a non-technical summary (NTS) is available at www.portofrotterdam.com . Extensive compensation measures have been identified and approved by the European Commission. At present the promoter is launching the public consultation enquiries and expects the full process to be completed by end of February 2008.
Procurement
In accordance with Directive 2004/17/EC the promoter is subject to EU tendering rules and follows open tendering procedures.
Status
Signed - 10/01/2008
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).