en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Necron Group, and PTP Group have signed a concession agreement, further strengthening the Port of Rotterdam's position as a gateway for cold and frozen agricultural products in Europe.

Under the agreement, the three parties will jointly develop a 38-hectare new logistics infrastructure in the Europoort area for the storage and transshipment of cold and frozen agricultural products. The project includes the construction of a new quay, warehouses, terminal facilities, and an on-site energy supply system.

For the Port of Rotterdam Authority, this development is part of its ongoing "Rotterdam Food Hub" agricultural logistics hub. The authority is building a quay wall over 500 meters long and a breakwater to protect berths from waves and passing vessels.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, stated that by integrating logistics, warehousing, and infrastructure at this strategic location, the three parties enable customers to manage goods faster, more sustainably, and more efficiently, helping to consolidate the Port of Rotterdam's position as a major European agricultural port.

The entire development will comprise four plots. Necron Group will build two cold and frozen storage warehouses (Necron Food Park I and II) in phases on two of these plots, with a total area of approximately 145,000 square meters. These facilities are designed for cold storage operators to meet the growing demand for efficient and scalable cold chain solutions in Europe.

Another part of the project includes Necron Group constructing an energy center on the third plot (located in the southern area of the Rotterdam Food Hub). This facility will supply power to the quay and cold stores from the start of operations, enabling the entire project to become operational immediately.

Gerard van Liempt, CEO of Necron Group, noted that through this development, the company is creating logistics assets for the storage and transshipment of cold products, coupled with its own energy supply. Leveraging its experience in food and cold chain projects, Necron can immediately facilitate efficient, large-scale operations at the site.

Meanwhile, PTP Group will develop a 73,000-square-meter supporting quay on the fourth plot (adjacent to the Caland Canal). This quay will feature three berths for ocean-going and inland vessels, as well as a waiting area and necessary logistics infrastructure to ensure efficient cargo management via waterways. The quay will serve the cold stores and can manage additional cargo, improving multimodal transport access in the area. PTP will also become one of the tenants of Necron Group's cold and frozen storage warehouses.

Guillermo Misiano, CEO of PTP Group, stated that with this quay, PTP strengthens its position as a port and logistics service provider in Europe. The quay will establish a direct connection between the quay, warehousing, and transport, promoting greater use of maritime and river transport while reducing processing times for agricultural cargo flows.

In the coming months, the parties will finalize engineering details and apply for necessary permits. This is expected to enable Necron Group, PTP Group, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority to make a final investment decision in early 2027.

The Rotterdam Food Hub is located at Kop van de Beer, in the western area of Europoort, near the Maasvlakte entrance. This area is being developed for agricultural companies and offers direct access to the quay for efficient management of cold and frozen goods, particularly those from South America. The facility is designed according to "security by design" principles, in close cooperation with customs authorities. The site layout and quay processes are developed to ensure controlled, secure, and efficient management of Latin American cargo.