But improved performance was marred by the June cyber attack that shut down the terminals for days.
"The incident indicates the importance of security for computer systems and networks, precisely now, when automation and digitalisation are becoming ever more important," the Port of Rotterdam Authority said.
"The productivity of the two terminals on Maasvlakte 2 has increased significantly, allowing them, with the terminals on Maasvlakte 1, to attract cargo from elsewhere," said the statement.
"This is reflected in the new shipping schedules of the shipping alliances, which went into effect in April. Rotterdam has been frequently included in the schedules as the first or last port of call because vessels can arrive or leave here fully laden, which is not always the case in other ports," said the port authority.
"Given its location on the coastline and excellent infrastructure, Rotterdam is more easily accessible for the largest vessels than other ports," the port authority stated.
"There was therefore a sharp increase in feeder traffic (22.6 per cent), with intercontinental cargoes arriving in Rotterdam being taken to smaller ports in Northwest Europe and vice-versa. About one-third of the 'moves' on the terminals involve these transshipment containers."
"The incident indicates the importance of security for computer systems and networks, precisely now, when automation and digitalisation are becoming ever more important," the Port of Rotterdam Authority said.
"The productivity of the two terminals on Maasvlakte 2 has increased significantly, allowing them, with the terminals on Maasvlakte 1, to attract cargo from elsewhere," said the statement.
"This is reflected in the new shipping schedules of the shipping alliances, which went into effect in April. Rotterdam has been frequently included in the schedules as the first or last port of call because vessels can arrive or leave here fully laden, which is not always the case in other ports," said the port authority.
"Given its location on the coastline and excellent infrastructure, Rotterdam is more easily accessible for the largest vessels than other ports," the port authority stated.
"There was therefore a sharp increase in feeder traffic (22.6 per cent), with intercontinental cargoes arriving in Rotterdam being taken to smaller ports in Northwest Europe and vice-versa. About one-third of the 'moves' on the terminals involve these transshipment containers."