Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming an enthusiastic group of employees and interns from Port of Rotterdam (PoR) to our terminal. It was an inspiring day full of discussion, technical insight, and a shared passion for the port.
Welcome and introduction
The day began informally with coffee and tea, followed by an interactive introduction session. Maarten de Looij and Thom Brauwers provided the visitors with background information about our terminal and our strategic direction. The incisive and inquisitive questions from the PoR delegation immediately created an open and energetic atmosphere.
Exploring the terminal: A deep dive into operations
Guided by Kevin van Dijk, and supported by Vincent van den Bergh and Céline de Jong, theory was brought to life through an extensive tour of the terminal:
- On board with the captain – At the berths, the group had the unique opportunity to board a ship loaded with methanol. The captain gave a fascinating explanation of the various pumping processes on board.
- Water treatment – During a visit to the treatment plant, the group was shown step by step, how we process wastewater and the final destination of the treated water.
- Pump rooms – At the coupling tanks the differences between the pump rooms became clear, prompting interesting technical discussions.
- Rail centre Botlek (RCB) – The tour concluded at our rail facility, where 11 wagons were ready to be filled with methanol at a later stage.
Infectious enthusiasm
A special mention goes to Kevin van Dijk: his passion for the job was truly contagious. His engaging tour kept the group captivated from start to finish, giving PoR’s young talent a realistic and positive impression of our daily operations.
Looking ahead
After a shared lunch in our canteen, we said our farewells — but it won’t be long until we meet again. A return visit has already been planned: at the end of June, our own young talent will visit Port of Rotterdam. We look forward to experiencing the port from their perspective!
