BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 24. The European
Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €90 million loan to the Port
of Rotterdam Authority to install shore power facilities at three
deep-sea container terminals in Europe’s largest port, Trend reports via the
Bank.


The financing will support Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint
venture between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and energy company
Eneco. The project includes the onshore power supply installation,
grid connections, cabling, and related construction and excavation
works. In total, eight kilometres of quay will be equipped with
shore power, creating 35 connection points for seagoing container
vessels.


In addition to the EIB loan, the project is expected to receive
around €70 million in grants from the European Commission under the
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the Connecting
Europe Facility (CEF).


Currently, large container ships rely on engines or fossil fuel
generators to power onboard electrical systems, producing CO₂
emissions, noise, and particulate pollution. The new shore power
installations are planned to be delivered and commissioned in
phases starting in the second half of 2028.







The EIB, the EU’s long-term lending institution owned by its
Member States, provides financing for investments that advance EU
policy goals. The Netherlands holds a 5.2 percent share in the
bank. Over the years, the EIB has provided more than €36 billion to
projects in the Netherlands, covering sustainable transport, social
infrastructure, research and development, drinking water,
healthcare, and small and medium-sized enterprises.


The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is an EU funding instrument
designed to support sustainable, high-quality, and efficient
trans-European networks in transport, energy, and digital sectors.
It provides grants and procurement funding to accelerate the green
transition, strengthen energy security, and promote cross-border
cooperation.


The Port of Rotterdam Authority is responsible for the
sustainable development, management, and operation of the port and
industrial area. Its mission is to ensure efficient, safe, and
smooth shipping services while developing Rotterdam as a
climate-neutral and future-proof logistics hub.