Port of Rotterdam revenue rises but profit slips in 2025

The annual report outlines developments across areas including occupational safety, biodiversity and climate, alongside a summary of financial results.

Revenue rose 6.6 per cent to €940.4 million ($1.07 billion), while costs also increased, notably personnel, operating expenses and depreciation, alongside the one-off impairment.

Net profit fell by €7.8 million ($8.9 million) to €266 million ($304 million). Under revised agreements with shareholders, the Municipality of Rotterdam and the State, €186.2 million ($213 million) of that was paid out in dividends.

Stable finances allowed the Port Authority to continue investing in the port’s future, committing €291.4 million ($333 million) in 2025.

The Porthos project, which will transport CO2 from industrial companies in the port and store it in depleted gas fields beneath the North Sea, made significant progress.

Several shore power installations were commissioned, while construction began on a new rail yard at Maasvlakte Zuid.

The organisation also set out its longer-term direction through its corporate strategy, ‘Port Vision 2050’, published in 2025, alongside its Climate Transition Plan.

Social initiatives included closer engagement with the city and region, such as support for the Youth Education Fund and the opening of the Portlantis port experience centre.

The report also highlights the need for closer cooperation to address challenges, including the investment climate, resilience and the energy transition.

It outlines work with customers, government bodies, knowledge institutions and local residents, and includes interviews offering additional perspective on issues affecting the port and surrounding communities.

The report also sets out initiatives aimed at keeping the port sustainable, competitive and safe.

In February, the Port of Rotterdam published its integrated approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a new climate transition plan.