ICA: Rotterdam Harbour Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Port
JongTNO members are invited by the InterCompany Association (ICA) to join a unique visit to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest harbour and one of the world's most innovative logistics hubs.
This exclusive excursion combines a guided bus tour through the fully automated APM Container Terminal with a boat tour through the harbour, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at large-scale port operations, logistics, automation, and maritime innovation.
What to expect
- Guided bus tour through the impressive APM Container Terminal on Maasvlakte.
- Experience one of the world's most advanced and fully automated container terminals.
- Boat tour through the Port of Rotterdam to explore the harbour from the water.
- Learn about the importance of the Port of Rotterdam to international trade, innovation, and the energy transition.
- Meet and network with young professionals from various ICA member organizations.
About Portlantis
The excursion starts at Portlantis, the interactive visitor and experience centre of the Port of Rotterdam located on Maasvlakte 2. Through modern exhibitions, interactive experiences and panoramic viewpoints, visitors gain insight into how one of the world's largest ports operates and how it contributes to the sustainable transition of the future.
Portlantis provides a unique window into the technologies, infrastructure and people that keep the port running every day. The subsequent bus and boat tours allow participants to experience the scale of the harbour up close.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Time: 12:15 - 16:30
- Location: Portlantis, Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam
- Capacity: Approximately 20 participants
Good to Know
- A valid government-issued ID is mandatory for all participants.
- Access to the APM terminal will be denied without valid identification.
- Travelling by car is strongly recommended as Maasvlakte is relatively remote.
- Parking facilities are available on-site.
- The location can also be reached by public transport, although travel times may be considerably longer.
- Please ensure you arrive on time, as late arrivals may not be able to join the terminal visit.
Registration
Registration for this event takes place via the ICA website.
Registrations will initially be placed on a waiting list. To ensure a fair distribution of participants, spots may be allocated across organizations. Selected participants will receive an official calendar invitation and should confirm attendance no later than one week before the event.
Participation Policy
- Places are generally assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Small adjustments may be made to ensure a balanced representation across ICA member organizations.
- Participants who receive a calendar invitation are expected to confirm their attendance promptly.
- No-shows without sufficient notice may affect eligibility for future ICA activities.
- By participating, attendees acknowledge that event photographs may be taken for communication purposes. Participants who prefer not to appear in photographs should notify the organizers.
This event is organized by ICA (InterCompany Association) and participation is offered to JongTNO members through the collaboration between ICA and its member organizations.
