The port of Rotterdam is one of the largest seaports in the world and the largest deep-water port in Europe. Several hundred million tonnes of goods are handled in Rotterdam every year.
The container and bulk goods zones are places of intensive infrastructure and goods handling and require very specific lighting: to guarantee the highest possible level of safety, a minimum illuminance level is required for optimum recognisability and very good uniformity for visual comfort. The optical systems in the LED luminaire limit glare and at the same time ensure uniform light distribution. Thanks to the very efficient asymmetrical light distribution, the number of light points with SILL headlights can be reduced to a minimum for new installations. Conversely, the connected load is reduced when retrofitting. Thanks to the perfect light control, light pollution is prevented and a ULR = 0 (upward light ratio) is guaranteed. In harbour areas, the lighting must be able to withstand various environmental requirements such as humidity, particularly aggressive salt environments or temperature and UV degradation. Another challenge can be vibrations and installation at great heights on gantries or masts.
Since 2019, the harbour area in Rotterdam has been illuminated with the 177 series from SILL. This luminaire series is very well suited for aggressive, salty environments and ambient temperatures from -40°C to 55°C. These high-performance floodlights can also optimally illuminate large areas thanks to their light-directing lenses.
