Port of Rotterdam appoints Kevin van Drongelen as Director Bulk & Port Services
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has appointed Kevin van Drongelen as Director Bulk & Port Services, effective 1 November 2026, placing him in charge of the continued development of the port’s bulk cargo activities and maritime services.
Van Drongelen succeeds Danny Levenswaard, who became Vice President Commercial at SOHAR Port in Oman on 1 September. The Port of Rotterdam Authority is a co-shareholder in SOHAR, maintaining an institutional connection between the two port organisations.
The appointment gives Van Drongelen responsibility for several important business segments, including dry bulk, breakbulk, offshore activities, RoRo operations and maritime and nautical services.
His remit also includes improving operational service delivery, strengthening customer relationships and supporting the development of the port’s commercial activities.
Maritime experience and operational priorities
Van Drongelen began his maritime career with Holland America Line, progressing from fourth officer to Staff Captain, where he gained experience managing large international teams.
He subsequently joined the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s Harbour Master’s Division, serving as Manager Vessel Traffic Services. In that position, he oversaw initiatives aimed at improving operational processes, information provision and support for vessel movements within the port.
In his new role, Van Drongelen will focus on developing a Customer Support Desk and improving the consistency and efficiency of services provided to port users.
His responsibilities will also cover the KING buoy and dolphin offering, alongside the standardisation and optimisation of customer-facing processes.
Matthijs van Doorn, Vice President Commercial at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said Van Drongelen’s maritime knowledge, experience in complex stakeholder environments and leadership capabilities would support further development of Rotterdam’s bulk sector and maritime services.
The appointment comes as the Port of Rotterdam continues to develop its cargo-handling and maritime service activities, with the new director responsible for strengthening cooperation with customers and supply chain partners.
