In 2024, the port of Rotterdam experienced a 2.8% increase in container volume for the first time in three years, driven primarily by consumer goods and food products. Frank van der Laan from the Port Authority suggests this growth may continue with planned capacity expansions, despite uncertainties in the geopolitical landscape. After a decline linked to the pandemic and the impacts of the Ukraine conflict, which reduced purchasing power and consumption, key sectors like electronics and food have shown notable recovery. However, high-end European exports remain sluggish, particularly in energy-intensive industries.
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