Rotterdam’s Container Challenge: Alliances, Disruptions & the Future of Shipping

The Port of Rotterdam — Europe’s biggest container port — faces global shipping disruptions, new alliances, and the challenge of building a sustainable supply chain. Rotterdam is under pressure, but it’s also leading the way — balancing container chaos with innovation, resilience, and bold sustainability goals. In this episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club Podcast, produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud [https://www.ontegos.cloud/], Mike King sits down with Hanna Stelzel, Director of Containers at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, to discuss how Europe’s biggest port is navigating container shipping chaos. We cover: Container alliances, service changes & Red Sea reroutings ⏱ Delays, hinterland challenges & inland barge disruptions Tariffs, trade shifts & global supply chain volatility Rotterdam’s push to be the world’s cleanest, most sustainable port by 2050 Whether you’re a shipper, forwarder, or supply chain professional, this deep-dive reveals how Rotterdam is adapting to constant disruption — and what it means for the future of container logistics. #PortOfRotterdam #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #Logistics #Shipping