Frequently asked Questions

How do I make contact with a Rotterdam freight forwarder/shipping agent?

There are several ways of doing this:

  • You can consult Rotterdam Port Information. 
  • For more information about Rotterdam shipping agents and/or forwarders you check out the website of the Vereniging van Rotterdamse Cargadoors” (Association of Rotterdam Shipping Agents) at www.shipagents.nl. More than 100 agents and forwarders are affiliated with the association, offering regular (scheduled) services and/or sailings by tramp vessels.
  • For shipping goods to destinations within Europe (per container and Ro/ro), you can turn to www.shortsea.nl; among other things, this site offers a list of shipowners and/or agents.

I want to transport cargo from the port of Rotterdam to an overseas destination.

There are several ways of doing this:

  • You can consult Rotterdam Port information. 
  • For more information about Rotterdam shipping agents and/or forwarders you check out the website of the Vereniging van Rotterdamse Cargadoors” (Association of Rotterdam Shipping Agents) at www.shipagents.nl. More than 100 agents and forwarders are affiliated with the association, offering regular (scheduled) services and/or sailings by tramp vessels. 
  • For shipping goods to destinations within Europe (per container and Ro/ro), you can turn to www.shortsea.nl; among other things, this site offers a list of shipowners and/or agents.
  • You can consult the printed guide “Rotterdam Transport Handbook” and “Rotterdam Transport Directory”, which can be ordered via the website www.rotterdamtransport.nl

I would like to know more about shortsea shipping

For more information about shortsea, surf to www.shortsea.nl. The search engines on this site offer an overview of all the shortsea services in Europe, sorted on country and/or port of destination (only details about scheduled services to and from Dutch ports). 
You will also find an overview of all the cargo brokers and ship brokers in the Netherlands and a system for requesting freight, which allows you to directly send your request for a tariff to the agents selected by you.

You can also consult Rotterdam Port Informaton for shipping companies and booking agents. 

For more general information about shortsea shipping, consult the Connections section in the section Business.

Where can I find companies that are active in the port of Rotterdam?

Consult the Rotterdam Port information here you will find companies that are active in Rotterdam’s port and industrial complex.

What are the latest developments at the port of Rotterdam?

Our News section will keep you informed with press releases and articles from our news service about recent developments in the port of Rotterdam. 

The construction of Maasvlakte 2 is of crucial importance for the future development of the port of Rotterdam. The creation of 1,000 hectares of industrial sites in the North Sea provides opportunities for attracting new clients as well as relocating existing businesses from the older port areas. 
Click here to find out more about the Maasvlakte 2 project

I am looking for information about the Port Key?

The Port Key is a means of identification and registration that makes it possible to organise safe access to the port facilities.
The Port Key is a private initiative of the Secure Logistics company in collaboration with the Deltalinqs association of port and industrial companies, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. More information about the Port Key can be found on the website  www.portkey.nl where you will also find the relevant contact information at Secure Logistics.
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