Inland shipping

Dear barge skipper,

Welcome to Rotterdam, Europe’s main port. On this site you will find information on navigation, communication, berths, facilities, bridges and locks.
This also applies to the procedures for harmful and dangerous substances and the way in which you should handle your waste. In short, matters that are of direct importance to you during your visit to Rotterdam. 

The Port Authority strives to create a safe, efficient, complete and clean port for all 100,000 inland vessels that call at Rotterdam each year. We do all we can to tailor the facilities to meet your wishes as much as possible.

I wish you a safe and pleasant stay in the port! 

René de Vries
(State) Harbour Master