The port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is one of the world's smartest ports with an advanced terminal automation system.
As a deep water port capable of docking giant vessels, Rotterdam serves as a gateway for goods transported to northern and western Europe.
Many machines at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands are controlled by computer programs rather than human hands. The intelligent system brings accuracy to port operations and helps cope with the growing demands of global trade.
"This is a very efficient operation at Euromax terminal. It's the next generation of automatic terminals. We can have containers available one hour after they are discharged from a vessel," said Philip Beesemer, general manager of Euromax Terminal.
Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe. It also plays a significant role in China-Europe trade.
Over the past few years, the number of containers has increased. And, the goods in those boxes have also changed.
"In recent years, we have seen more high-tech commodities exported from China to Europe, compared with primary products such as handicrafts. Meanwhile, European countries are no longer exporting their waste paper and plastics to China, instead there are more mechanical and electrical products," said Lin Haibo, COSCO SHIPPING representative at Euromax Terminal.
The Netherlands is one of the European Union's major economies. The country has progressively become more interested in Chinese investment. Chinese company COSCO SHIPPING runs an agent company near the Rotterdam port to better serve their customers.
"Shipping is the main method of international trade. As our vessels get larger and shipping schedules get tighter, trade between China and Europe has become more prosperous. The trade goes two ways. We used to see large amounts of exports from China back in the old days, but now we see imports also growing," said Gong Dongbin, general manager of the COSCO SHIPPING Lines Netherlands.
"I think that Asia and Europe are depending on each other. We need each other to develop further and to bring economic welfare to everybody," said Peter den Breejen, deputy managing director of the COSCO SHIPPING Lines Netherlands.
The deputy managing director said Europe needs resources and trading partners, and China needs market. Both sides can benefit tremendously from international trade.
Sources:CGTN
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