Shortsea
The Rotterdam saying ‘roll up your sleeves’ may have originated in Rotterdam’s Waal-Eemhaven. This area has the largest port basin excavated by hand, a feat that took place in 1906, and is now home to Europe’s largest shortsea cluster.
Rotterdam also offers the largest network of feeder services with connections to international scheduled services. Combined with the high concentration of shortsea terminals and shortsea service providers, the cluster guarantees fast and reliable freight transport and throughput within Europe.
Mini-series: shortsea stars in the spotlight
Shortsea offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to other modalities. This trilogy spotlights three Rotterdam global players in the sector.
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
Part one highlights Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals, Europe's largest hub for dedicated shortsea shipping.
Rotterdams largest shortsea hub
In this part, BG Freight Line, W.E.C. Lines and Samskip discuss the strengths of Rotterdam's largest shortsea hub in the Waal-Eemhaven area.
Why shortsea in Rotterdam?
Europe’s largest shortsea cluster
- Over 200 connections (see Routescanner)
- 5 terminals
- 22 shipping companies
- Daily departures within Europe
Optimal accessibility
- Available 24/7
- Connections to intermodal rail, road and inland shipping network
- Direct connection to deep sea scheduled services with over 140 international ports
Complete range of services
- Cluster of collaborating terminals and service providers
- A complete range and combination of shortsea and feeder services
Routescanner
Find all shortsea connections on Routescanner.
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