Explore how the leading manufacturer IKEA is paving the path towards achieving a fully net-zero supply chain. IKEA excels in sustainable transportation and is committed to making the entire chain smarter and more sustainable by focusing on reducing, replacing, and rethinking every aspect. Curious about the challenges they face? We will delve into t…

Alternative fuels will play a crucial role in making container shipping net zero. But what will be the fuel of the future? And when can we expect zero-emission shipping? We explore this in the podcast about the fuel switch, featuring Naomi van den Berg (Program Manager Sustainable Transport at the Port of Rotterdam) and Ilyas Muhammed (Head of Gree…

Did you know that digitisation helps to make port logistics more sustainable? But how does visibility of your container from sea to inland contributes to CO2 reduction and a more sustainable chain? In this podcast, learn how Portbase (the port community system for the port of Rotterdam) and containerterminal APM Terminals Maasvlakte 2 are working t…

The demands of today's consumers are forcing manufacturers to make more sustainable choices. Goodbye to the short-term approach and hello to sustainable sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. But how can this be achieved? Partnering with RICOH Europe Supply Chain, a leading provider of document management solutions committed to sustainability, we'…

Your cargo doesn’t stop at the port. That’s why port of Rotterdam is committed to improve the end to supply chain for shippers and forwarders along the chain. Together with Matthijs van Doorn (Vice President Commercial at the Port of Rotterdam Authority), we delve into port of Rotterdam’s journey towards a sustainable container logistics chain. Sub…

The supply chain of the future is sustainable and efficient. As decision makers in this chain, shippers (cargo owners) and freight forwarders play a key role. For a future-proof world, we need to work towards a CO2-neutral society. Making transport and logistics sustainable is an important element in this, but also one of the biggest challenges. Th…

While being in the midst of the transition to a sustainable society, we simultaneously see sustainability increasingly becoming a competitive factor throughout the supply chain. Digitisation of logistics processes is inextricably linked to this development. Margriet Geluk, Supply Chain Engineer at the NPRC and Young Port Talent of the Year explains…

Neste is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel refined from waste and residues. The Finnish company serves a strong purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. In this Portcast we learn from Bart Leenders, vice president Renewable Products at Neste and Port Man of the Year, how they managed this …

COVID-19 has shined a bright light on the state of cybersecurity around the world. The pandemic led to an influx of cybercrime. The FBI reports that since the start of the coronavirus, cyberattacks have increased by 300%. This trend, also highlighted by Google, showed the company blocked over 18 million coronavirus phishing attempts each day since …

In the port of Rotterdam the Harbour Master's Division receives reports on approximately 230,000 port calls a year. Until recently, those reports were made by email and telephone. These days, 80% of them are processed automatically because the data are right. Data as such are not that valuable. The value is to be found in the insights the data deli…

As the world reels from another disruption to the global supply chain during the blocking of the Suez Canal, while coping with the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic, it has been a challenging time for all parties in the global supply chain. But how well can you prepare for the unthinkable? What will be the long-term impact? And what could h…

Did you know 90% of world trade is transported by ship? And around 1.7 million seafarers on 61,000 ships make sure global trade continues 24/7 even during a pandemic and we never run out of supplies? These are the facts. Yet the general public does not seem to be aware of how crucial and progressive the sector is. It is an industry that deserves mo…