In Conversation With Allard Castelein, President and CEO of Port of Rotterdam

While many global organizations are adept at ‘talking the talk’, the Port of Rotterdam stands out as ‘walking the walk’ regarding real investment and innovation in blazing a path for ports globally in terms of automation, digitalization and decarbonization.

“The Port of Rotterdam is by far the largest port in Europe, and one of the leading ports in the world,” said Castelein, moving approximately 470 million tons per annum [468.7 million tons in 2021], creating approximately 565,000 jobs by businesses associated to the port, plus “8.2% of the gross national product of 63 billion euros through the trade volumes that we generate and facilitate.”

The world was a significantly different place when Allard took the helm at the Port of Rotterdam in 2014, with the simultaneous evolution of markets, economies and technologies, but at its bare essence, there is much the same. Today as he enters the final year of his tenure, and his team are facing a number of unique challenges, Allard says there is still much work to do.

Watch the full interview with Allard: https://managementevents.com/me-broadcast/allard-castelein-ceo-port-of-rotterdam/

Themes explored:
- Transformation and change as a way to become the master of your own destiny
- Embracing change as an opportunity, not a threat
- Seeking disruptions as opportunities to play into as an organization and individual
- Co-creation, dealing with uncertainty, and taking responsibility for a positive outcome
- Co-creating rules of the game with a coalition of the willing
- Importance of listening and understanding customers' needs
- Paving the way for a sustainable future at the Port of Rotterdam
- Creating an environment where old and new businesses can coexist and thrive
- Seeking advice and information from trusted sources when faced with challenges
- Making an impact and contributing to society as a whole, beyond the narrow interests of a company or individual
- Challenges of pursuing sustainability and the need for communication and engagement to get traction on these topics.

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