With sea travel goods from one end of the world in a very short time come to another and then to the end users. With the growth of interest in port operations, there was an increase in competitiveness among the largest ports in the world. The theme of this final work is the current status of the Rotterdam harbor. The economy of the city is still based on maritime affairs. This paper will deal with the state of the world's largest ports, as well as those in the European Union. The port is a great base for all interest groups in maritime transport due to the wide offer of nautical services and warehouse space. It is also worth pointing out the crucial factors that have influenced the development of the port, as well as future plans regarding the vision of port 2030. All further port investments will be in line with the sustainable development policy at which port is committed. It also operates in the field of pollution protection and prevention, which specifically relate to the reduction of pollution of the sea and the emission of exhaust gases. The success factor is also contributed by the quality staff and innovators who have their sections and all the financial support for realizing their ideas. The main focus of the paper will be to present the concept of port operations and future plans that are conditioned by the policy of sustainable development.