City Barge moves first 1,000 TEU between RST and Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte

“Every child deserves a chance at a bright future”
Partnership RST and Giovanni van Bronckhorst Foundation

Empowering children who lack opportunities so they can become ‘leaders of their own futures’. That is what the Giovanni van Bronckhorst Foundation (GvBF) is all about, and it is the main reason why RST has become a ‘friend’ of this foundation. In this article, Jacqueline Jonkhart (GvBF) and Jeroen Hooft (RST) share their views. “We want to build a sustainable relationship and provide a safety net of companies where they are welcome.”

It all started with Feyenoord legend Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Jacqueline explains: “GvBF was created to address the lack of opportunities for many children in Rotterdam. Giovanni, who experienced limited resources as a little boy, understands the importance of support and opportunities like no one else. He has always remained aware that it was not just his amazing talent, but also the people around him who provided him with the opportunity to build a bright future. So, for him and his wife, it was a no-brainer that every child deserves such a chance, and society must support these children. That is why they founded GvBF in 2012. The foundation helps children develop their potential and gain essential skills and confidence to achieve their goals.”

Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST), Europe’s leading dedicated shortsea hub, continues to advance its multiyear growth strategy with a significant investment in new equipment aimed at improving operational capabilities and sustainability. Building on its position as the industry leader, RST is committed to ongoing development to meet market demands and exceed customer expectations.

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We are proud to announce that Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals has become a friend of the Giovanni van Bronckhorst Foundation. We fully support the foundation’s societal initiatives and are excited  to contribute to helping young people in our region through our financial support.

In our latest NT brand story we elaborate on customer cooperation and our view on a sustainable modal split. 

On the 22 of September last we head the pleasure to welcome colleagues, friends and families and host the first RST family festival event. 

A day where proud colleagues had the opportunity to share great food and drinks with the loved ones and show them around at our terminal location in the Rotterdam Eemhaven area.  A great opportunity for all to showoff the important terminal hub that RST is and which they call there workplace 24 hours per day 365 days per week.