Broekman Breakbulk Terminal puts renovated Offshore & Heavy Lift Centre into operation
The fully modernised Offshore & Heavy Lift Centre at the Broekman Breakbulk Terminal on the Waalhaven in Rotterdam officially became operational. In addition to a massive renovation, the Centre on the former RDM site has been expanded to cover 16,000 square metres. Broekman now has at its disposal four modernised high halls equipped with overhead travelling cranes with a hoisting capacity of between 75 and 700 tonnes. The overhaul of the Centre was performed in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
In addition to storage facilities, it is possible to assemble, modify and pack all types of heavy and complex cargo in the four halls. “The energy and offshore industry is increasingly demanding space for assembly right on the water”, according to Raymond Riemen, CEO of Broekman Logistics. “This avoids having to transfer cargo again for shipment to the factory, which saves more costs.”
The overhaul of the Centre was performed in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. “In the breakbulk sector we focus on heavy lift and project cargo. This Broekman Centre will really boost the possibilities for this in the port of Rotterdam”, says Emile Hoogsteden, director of Containers, Breakbulk and Logistics at the Port of Rotterdam Authority. “There are good opportunities for the future in these fields, certainly in offshore.” The Port of Rotterdam Authority invested over €15 million in this project.
At the Offshore & Heavy Lift Centre, Broekman also has a modern deepsea quay at its disposal. This was specially designed for all types of heavy and complex cargo. With a length of 300 metres and a depth of 10.5 metres, it can handle cargo of up to 1,800 tonnes per loading unit. The quay has an outdoor storage capacity of 10,000 cubic metres and a warehouse with a storage capacity of 4,000 square metres.
