A man died in a workplace accident on a ship at the Port of Rotterdam on September 22, 2025. He was working in the hold with colleagues when the incident occurred. The exact cause of the accident at Botlek Terminal is still under investigation by the labor inspectorate.
- Man dies in workplace accident in Rotterdam.
- Incident occurred on a ship at Botlek Terminal.
- C. Steinweg Group experienced second fatal incident.
- Labor inspection is investigating the accidents.
- Company expresses condolences to victim's family.
- Previous incident involved two fatalities in June.
This marks the second fatal incident involving C. Steinweg Group in a short period. In June, two workers died while unloading steel plates from a ship, and two others were seriously injured. That incident took place at a different company location, and investigations are ongoing.
Following today’s incident, C. Steinweg expressed deep sorrow. They stated that emergency services arrived quickly but could not save the victim. The company is committed to supporting the victim’s family and colleagues during this difficult time.
