As from March 31st 2016, Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) is officially certified for ISO 14001-2015. With this certificate, RWG proves that its environmental management system, which focusses on controlling and improving performances in the field of environment, complies with the standards. Sustainability is one of RWG’s core values. Consequently, RWG strives for a sustainable terminal operation with a minimal impact on environment.

On Tuesday 8 March, Ronald Lugthart, managing director of Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), received the definitive customs permit and AEO certificate for RWG, handed over by Anneke van den Breemer, regional director of customs at the port of Rotterdam. This officially makes RWG the first deepsea container terminal with a minimal customs presence in the European Union.

Monday evening January 11th, Ronald Lugthart has been officially awarded Port man of the year 2015. According to tradition, this distinction was awarded during a festvive gathering on board of the Smaragd 1. Port Man/Woman of the Year Foundation chair Frank de Kruif awarded the honorary title Port man of the year 2015 to Ronald Lugthart, in the presence of mayor Aboutaleb of Rotterdam.

In addition to the already available operational website RWGServices, RWG has launched a mobile application for all market parties on December 16th. This application is suitable for smartphone and tablet. The RWG application, freely available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, offers operational information like the vessel arrival and departure times and container status.

On December 1st, Ronald Lugthart, Managing Director of Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), has been unanimously elected as Port Man of the Year for 2015 by the Port Man/Woman of the Year Foundation (Stichting Havenman/-vrouw van het Jaar) in Rotterdam.