From 6-8 September 2024, you can find Eurojust at the 47th annual World Port Days event in Rotterdam.

Ports are key gateways that connect Europe with the rest of the world. Each year, more than 90 million containers enter the 3 main EU ports – Antwerp, Hamburg and Rotterdam. They are essential hubs for economic growth and prosperity, and create many labour opportunities.

At World Port Days event, thousands of visitors are invited to discover the port of Rotterdam. The programme includes special ships, exciting excursions, spectacles on the water and the European Pavilion: the primary destination for anyone interested in learning about the various benefits and initiatives of the European Union in the Netherlands.

The European Pavilion, created by the European Commission Representation in the Netherlands and Kansen voor West, will bring together agencies and projects that are based in the Netherlands and financed through the EU budget. This includes the three EU Agencies headquartered in the Netherlands: Eurojust, Europol and the European Medicines Agency.

Security & Ports

In recent years, criminals have infiltrated Europe’s ports to organise the passage of illegal goods into the EU. This includes drugs trafficking, one of the most serious security threats faced by Europe today. Recent statistics show that nearly 70% of drugs seizures made by customs takes place in Europe’s ports.

With 20 years of experience, Eurojust knows what it takes to bring international drug smugglers to justice. We support more cross-border drug trafficking cases every year: 2500 in 2023 alone, which resulted in €25.6 billion worth of drugs seized. Eurojust is also a member of the European Ports Alliance, which aims to improve security in all EU ports.

Ask A Prosecutor

Interesting in learning more about how Eurojust works with prosecutors from across the EU to combat crime and get justice done? On Friday morning, our National Member from the Netherlands, Mr. Alexander van Dam, will be at our stand in the European Pavilion to answer all of your questions.

Additional information and the full programme of activities can be found here: https://wereldhavendagen.nl/