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Port of Rotterdam, very literally. The port is at the heart of the European economy: 13% of Europe’s total energy consumption and over 30% of container flows in North West Europe pass through our port, including essential goods on which European society and industry depend. Geopolitical shifts, disruptions in trade routes and instability in energy markets all have an immediate impact on our operations. Even in recent years — marked by the pandemic, conflict on the European continent and disturbances in key maritime corridors — Europe’s logistics system has remained resilient. This underlines Rotterdam’s vital hub function at the heart of the European economy. We face profound challenges. High energy prices, grid congestion and geopolitical uncertainties affect our investment climate. At the same time, the energy transition requires decisive and forward looking choices. As Port Authority, we remain firmly committed to our ambition of operating in a climate neutral manner by 2050, while safeguarding our competitive position. In my role as CFO, I can contribute to the sustainable development of our port and to the significant economic and social value that the port generates for the Netherlands and Europe.
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Port of Rotterdam, very literally. The port is at the heart of the European economy: 13% of Europe’s total energy consumption and over 30% of container flows in North West Europe pass through our port, including essential goods on which European society and industry depend. Geopolitical shifts, disruptions in trade routes and instability in energy markets all have an immediate impact on our operations. Even in recent years — marked by the pandemic, conflict on the European continent and disturbances in key maritime corridors — Europe’s logistics system has remained resilient. This underlines Rotterdam’s vital hub function at the heart of the European economy. We face profound challenges. High energy prices, grid congestion and geopolitical uncertainties affect our investment climate. At the same time, the energy transition requires decisive and forward looking choices. As Port Authority, we remain firmly committed to our ambition of operating in a climate neutral manner by 2050, while safeguarding our competitive position. In my role as CFO, I can contribute to the sustainable development of our port and to the significant economic and social value that the port generates for the Netherlands and Europe.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of our well-known Honorary Discussions. This event presents the perfect opportunity to get to know students’ perceptions of various issues while sharing your own experience and insights with them. During the Honorary Discussions, 40 inspiring managers from the top of the business field and other fields of expertise will…