On Friday 3 July the HMM Copenhagen arrived for its maiden call at RWG. The HMM Copenhagen is a 23,964 TEU vessel, in a series of twelve vessels, owned by the South-Korean shipping company HMM. The vessel is 400 meters long and 61,5 meters wide (24 rows). The vessel is currently deployed in the FE2 service of The Alliance. In the past weeks RWG also welcomed the HMM Algeciras and HMM Oslo on their maiden calls.

On Saturday 20 June the HMM Oslo had ts maiden call at RWG. The HMM Oslo is a 23,820 TEU vessel, the second in a series of twelve vessels, owned by the South-Korean shipping company HMM. The vessel is 400 meters long and 61,5 meters wide (24 rows). The vessel is currently deployed in the FE2 service of The Alliance. Earlier this month RWG also welcomed the HMM Algeciras on its maiden call.

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.