Marine Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0, otherwise known as the fourth industrial revolution, is coming to the marine industry whether you’re ready or not. While there are still some technical challenges to overcome much of the technology is already available and is starting to be applied to real world design, construction and operation problems. However, there are still regulatory, class and public perception challenges to overcome before all of these advances can become a reality.

Europort is the international maritime meeting place for innovative technology and complex shipbuilding. Europort has a strong focus on special purpose ships including offshore vessels, dredging vessels, construction vessels, naval vessels, workboats, inland vessels, fishery vessels and super yachts. With almost 30,000 professional visitors and 1100 exhibiting companies. More information about Europort....

Ahoy is easy to reach by Public Transport. At Rotterdam Central Station, take the subway direction De Akkers (Line D) or direction Slinge (Line E). Get off at the stop Zuidplein (in front of Ahoy Rotterdam). From here, it will take you approximately 5 minutes to walk to Ahoy. Please check www.9292ov.nl and/or www.ret.nl for the timetable of NS and subway in Rotterdam.

Keep in mind that a public transport chip card is mandatory for the Rotterdam Metro. A disposable card can easily be bought on Rotterdam Central Station at the entrance to the metro. It is also possible to order a chip card on forehand through the web shop on www.ret.nl. Here you can also find more information on travelling with the “OV-chipkaart.

If you are traveling by taxi, you can find the taxi stand at the entrance / exit of Hall 8. You do not need to call taxis yourself if you're leaving, Ahoy Rotterdam ensures enough taxis.

There is a guest paying car part at Ahoy but during 'Europort' parking space cannot be guarenteed. A free shuttle service to other parking areas is available