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Fri 3 Jul 2026, 05:55 GMT | Updated: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 05:58 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

Port of Rotterdam appoints new programme manager for bunkering


Astrid Sonnevelt has a background in renewable products, business development and emissions reduction.

Port of Rotterdam aerial view.
New hire Astrid Sonnevelt joins Port of Rotterdam as the local bunker market navigates a shifting regulatory landscape and developments in alternative fuels. Pictured: Aerial view of the Port of Rotterdam. Image credit: Port of Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam has hired Astrid Sonnevelt as its new programme manager for bunkering, according to a LinkedIn post by the appointee on 2 July.

Sonnevelt, who was born and raised in Rotterdam, explained: "I will be responsible for developing, promoting, and delivering a consistent, future-proof bunkering proposition that strengthens the competitiveness, sustainability, and reliability of the port’s bunkering market."

In previous roles, Sonnevelt worked in a number of positions related to renewable products, business development and emissions reduction, having served at Neste, Van Oord, GoodShipping and GoodFuels.

Commenting on the timing of her new position, Sonnevelt said: "I could not have asked for a more interesting time to step into this role — now that bunker volumes in Rotterdam are affected by the implementation of RED III, the first FuelEU Maritime compliance year is behind us, and recent ammonia and ethanol bunkering pilots have demonstrated the port’s leadership as a frontrunner in sustainable marine fuels."


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