Which logistics service are you looking for?
Rotterdam Transport helps you find companies by lines of business, destination or membership.
Are you looking for a freight forwarder for import or export, a ship agent for a vessel call, a customs broker for import formalities, a warehousing company or a maritime service provider in the Port of Rotterdam? This page helps you quickly find the right search entry.
If you already know which branch you are looking for, you can go directly to the relevant branch via this overview page with all branches.
If you are not sure yet, the short explanations below will help you choose the right entry more quickly.
Shipping and ports
Destinations, port maps and agencies
For visitors looking for shipping destinations or the representation of shipping lines in Rotterdam, Rotterdam Transport offers several practical entries.
The Shipping Destinations page provides an overview of ports served by shipping services. The world port maps offer a geographical entry to ports worldwide. Via the overview “Shipping lines with their agents in Rotterdam” you can see which agents represent shipping lines in the Port of Rotterdam.
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Ship agents and shipping agencies
Shipping, Liner agents, Ship brokers and Tramp agents
A ship agent, also known in Dutch as a cargadoor, arranges and coordinates the handling of a seagoing vessel in port. The ship agent represents the shipping line, shipowner or operator and ensures that documents, notifications and communication with port-related parties are handled properly.
These branches are relevant for shipping lines, operators, terminals, freight forwarders and other parties involved with vessels arriving in and departing from the Port of Rotterdam.
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Services around a seagoing vessel
Shipchandlers, ship suppliers and crew transfer services
When a seagoing vessel is in port, various maritime service providers are often involved. Shipchandlers and ship suppliers deliver goods and supplies to vessels, such as provisions, technical items, safety equipment and other ship’s stores. Crew transfer services arrange transport for crew members to and from vessels, terminals, airports, hotels or other locations.
These branches are relevant for shipping lines, ship agents and companies involved in the practical support of vessels during their stay in port.
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Organising international transport
Forwarding Agents / Freight forwarders
A forwarding agent, also known as a freight forwarder, organises international transport for companies that import or export goods. This may involve sea freight, air freight, road transport, rail, inland shipping, groupage or a combination of these modes.
A freight forwarder coordinates transport, documents, customs, warehousing and communication between the different parties involved. This branch is relevant for importers, exporters, shippers and companies looking for a logistics partner for international cargo flows.
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Customs and documents
Customs broker/formalities
In international trade, customs formalities are often an important part of the logistics process. A customs broker supports companies with import, export, transit documents, commodity codes, customs value and other customs-related matters.
This branch is relevant for companies that import or export goods and are looking for support with correct and timely customs clearance.
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Combining smaller shipments
Groupage by Sea/NVOCC and Groupage by road
With groupage, smaller shipments from different customers are combined in one transport movement. This can be useful when a shipment is too small for a full container, truck or trailer.
Groupage is common in sea freight and road transport. For importers and exporters, it can be a practical solution for regular smaller shipments or for destinations where combining cargo is more efficient.
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Warehousing, distribution and fulfilment
Warehousing covers storage, stock management, order processing and distribution of goods. Some companies only offer storage space, while others also provide additional services such as repacking, labelling, order picking, fulfilment or distribution.
This branch is relevant for companies that want to store goods temporarily, keep stock closer to customers or outsource logistics processes.
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Hinterland connections
Barge operators, Inland shipping and Railway Operators
Several parties are active in connections between the Port of Rotterdam and the hinterland. These connections may involve inland shipping, rail, container terminals or intermodal transport.
These companies play an important role in moving containers and other cargo flows between terminals, inland hubs, distribution centres and industrial locations in the Netherlands and Europe.
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