On Wednesday 3 June the HMM Algeciras arrived at RWG for its maiden call carrying a record of 19,621 TEU of its travel to Rotterdam. To celebrate the maiden call a small ceremony was held during which both captain and HMM were congratulated. The HMM Algeciras is a 23.964 TEU vessel owned by the South-Korean shipping company HMM. The company has ordered a further 11 vessels of this size. The vessel, fitted with scrubbers, is 399 meters long and 61 meters wide (24 rows). The vessel is currently deployed in the FE4 service of The Alliance.

On Monday 11 May the Dutch Minister of ForeignTrade, Sigrid Kaag, visited RWG. The visit to RWG was part of a tour of the port of Rotterdam during which the minister aimed to hearten all the people who work in the port area. The Minister spoke of her admiration to those who work in the port of Rotterdam and how they are assisting in its continuity. She also praised the innovation and knowledge at RWG which has made it possible to withstand the COVID-19 crisis and to be a future proof company. Minister Kaag received a tour of the RWG terminal which included a brief visit to the remote operator room. Off course all necessary precautions were taking into account.

On Thursday 23 April, two new deep sea quay cranes arrived at Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). They will be commissioned in the coming months and are expected to be operational in the second half of 2020.

The developments concerning the Corona Virus (COVID-19) are moving rapidly. RWG focusses on the health and safety of employees, customers and relations, as well as business continuity.

On Tuesday 28 January 2020 the CMA CGM Chile had its maiden call at RWG. The CMA CGM Chile is a 15.000 TEU vessel and is sailing under the flag of Malta. The ship was built in 2019 and is, together with the CMA CGM Argentina, CMA CGM Panama, CMA CGM Mexico and CMA CGM Brazil, part of a series of five ships.