European Distribution

Rotterdam is a center of excellence in industry, transport, transhipment and distribution. Facing the opportunities of the European market, Rotterdam is an ideal location to start or expand activities in Europe. Mainport Rotterdam’s network includes all kinds of deepsea cargo terminals, hundreds of logistics service providers and excellent hinterland connections for any and all types of cargo and volumes. You can set up your own operations or make use of the services provided by one the many specialists in the Greater Rotterdam area. 

Setting up your own operations
European Distribution Center 
In response to the global developments in international trade Rotterdam has developed the successful Distripark concept. The Distriparks are advanced logistic parks with comprehensive facilities for distribution operations at a single location. They are the answer to the growing demands on shippers and logistics companies for just-in-time delivery at lower costs. For smaller-scale operations another option for companies is to have their own combined office and warehouse, sometimes also in addition to third-party logistics.                                                                                                                Pan- European Marketing Center 
Especially for small- and medium-sized companies who wish to penetrate overseas markets it is interesting to select Rotterdam as a Pan-European marketing base. The availability of local expertise and possibility to using a local sales network will help expedite your company's success.

Outsourced operations (third party logistics)
Many companies return to their core business. The option to subcontract logistics operations to third parties is rapidly gaining momentum. Rotterdam accommodates a wide range of renowned logistics service providers. The logistics service providers can act as a fiscal representative, pack and re-pack, customize products, label, test, execute quality control, sample, assemble, distribute just-in-time and take care of invoicing for their principals. Many companies have already chosen for Rotterdam, both for the construction of European Distribution Centers and for small-scale distribution activities.