Posted on November 24, 2025
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – WattHub, a partnership between Van Oord and Betuwewind, has officially opened the new fast charging plaza on the Maasvlakte. This state-of-the-art charging plaza of no less than 4,500 m2 is the first fast charging location in the area for trucks, heavy construction equipment and other electric vehicles.
The strategically located charging plaza offers 30 fast charging points available 24/7. Located at one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs, this new charging plaza plays an important role in making freight transport more sustainable. The location perfectly matches the growing demand for fast-charging infrastructure for electric freight transport. Thanks to its suitability for both trucks and heavy construction equipment, the plaza makes a valuable contribution to making the logistics and construction sectors more sustainable. In addition, steps are being taken to also use this charging plaza for inland shipping and barges.
Circular use of materials
For the construction of the fast-charging plaza, WattHub has partnered with Geowall, a start-up company specialising in the production of innovative products manufactured circularly using dredging spoil. Geowall supplied a portion of the rock used to construct the charging plaza.
‘I am proud that we were able to realise this second WattHub charging plaza, at a special location in the port of Rotterdam. Innovative solutions like this are crucial to making our projects more sustainable and putting the industry on the path towards a zero-emission future.’
Ronald de Geus, Director Dredging & Infra, Van Oord
Ambitious plans
WattHub’s ambition is to create several fast charging plazas in the Netherlands, so that even more regions can become more sustainable and smart charging options become widely accessible. Following the opening of the world’s first fast charging plaza for trucks and heavy construction equipment in Geldermalsen in 2023, this second fast charging plaza on the Maasvlakte is perfectly in line with these ambitious plans.
‘We are immensely proud to open our new charging plaza in this strategic location. It is a starting point of an important logistics corridor and many emission-free works are being realised here. With this charging plaza, we are taking another step in our ambition to create a charging plaza network with extensive coverage and help construction and logistics move towards an emission-free future.’
Gerben van den Berg, Director WattHub
