Rotterdam your world-class agriport

Rotterdam your
world-class
agriport
All-round
service for food,
feed & fuel
From exports to imports and everything in between: Rotterdam is the
strategically-situated, all-round agriport of Northwest Europe. As market
leader, the port offers complete and attractive services for all types of dry
and liquid agribulk, not just food and feed, but increasingly fuel too.
DRY AGRIBULK: WIDE CHOICE
FEEDSTOCK FOR BIOFUELS
In the port of Rotterdam, there are many possibilities for handling
Traditionally, the agribulk shipped into Rotterdam was
grains, soy (products), sorghum, rapeseed, etc. Transfers can­be
destined for human (food) and animal consumption (feed).
made from ship-to-shore as well as ship-to-ship. Independent
However, agribulk is playing an increasing role in the energy
stevedoring companies such as EBS, Marcor, RBT and ZHD
market (fuel). Rapeseed and soy beans, for example, are an
are very easily accessible by sea, offer modern facilities, expert
important feedstock for the production of biodiesel, and grain
staff and an extensive choice of efficient onward transportation.
and maize for the production of bio-ethanol. It is crucial that
There are also other multipurpose terminals GMP+ certificated
sustainability is prevailed in the acquisition of feedstocks. As
and numerous options for the transhipment of agribulk using
energy port of Europe, Rotterdam also plays a prominent role
buoys and dolphins. Added to this, agri-multinational ADM has
in these supply chains. Various producers like Abengoa and
its own terminal in Rotterdam. Furthermore, the port offers
Neste have already chosen Rotterdam.
300,000 m³ of storage space in silos and flat storage.
RECOGNISED BY REPUTABLE TRADING HOUSES
LIQUID AGRIBULK: SEVERAL MAJOR PLAYERS
Rotterdam’s competitive edge is acknowledged throughout
Liquid agribulk consists mainly of edible oils & fats, such as soy
the world. Many reputable trading houses are frequent users
and palm oil, for which several large, independent tank terminals
of the terminals in the port. A.C. Toepfer International, Bunge,
offer their high-grade services in the port. Together, companies
Cefetra, Nidera, Glencore and others charter their own ships
like Vopak, Koole, Botlek Tank Terminal and Maastank provide
or share vessels. Azure Parcel Lines operates a regular
1.2 million m³ of storage capacity in carbon steel, coated and
parcel service between South America (Argentina and Brazil)
stainless steel tanks. Tankers of up to 100,000 tonnes dwt can
and Rotterdam.
moor at the companie’s jetties around the clock.
Rotterdam your world-class agriport
CENTRE FOR PROCESSING AND ADDED VALUE
Everything is in place to facilitate this:
Based on the large-scale transhipment and storage facilities and
• Rotterdam is situated on the estuary of the rivers Rhine and
the excellent possibilities for import and export, the port is also a
Maas. Barges are therefore the ideal mode of transport for
leading European centre for the industrial processing of agribulk
reliable and cost-effective movement of larger volumes to
and the creation of added value. Examples of companies active
and from, among other places, Belgium, Germany, France,
in Rotterdam are ADM for soybean and rapeseed crushing
Central Europe and, of course, the Netherlands itself.
and refining, bio fuel plants of Neste and Abengoa, Meneba/
• For rail, the port is the start and end of the Betuweroute,
Worldflour for grain-based products, Codrico for maize grits and
the 160-kilometre dedicated freight railway between
flours and Provimi for animal nutrition. Refining and fractionating
Rotterdam and Germany, with a direct connection to
of crude vegetable oils is performed by Cargill Refined Oils
the extensive European railway network.
Europe, IOI-Loders Croklaan and Wilmar Edible Oils.
• Rotterdam is also perfectly situated for ship-to-ship
transhipment. The open connection with the North Sea
PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
forms the basis for short turnaround times and efficient
The great diversity of additional services makes the Rotterdam
connections with the UK, Scandinavia and the Baltic.
agribulk cluster complete. The port is home to several super­
inten­dents companies with decades of experience in dealing
PORT OF ROTTERDAM AUTHORITY:
with agri-products, including service providers such as the
WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS WORLD CLASS
Schutter Group, Peterson, Georg Schilinski, SGS Nederland
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is the proactive manager
and Krudo HSC. Laboratories for quality control - such as
of the port complex. Together with our clients, our ambition
Saybolt, Dr A. Verwey, TLR, SGS and Nofalab - also have a
is to create the best possible conditions for a sustainable
prominent presence in the port area.
and successful agribulk cluster.
OPTIMUM ACCESSIBILITY
You can always approach our Business desk Dry Bulk & Energy
One of the main advantages of Rotterdam is its strategic location in
with all your questions about setting up business, agribulk
Northwest Europe and its optimal accessibility, from both the sea and
companies active in the port, ship-to-ship transfers using buoys
land side. Bulk carriers and tankers can enter the port 24 hours a day,
and dolphins, the many options for rapid and efficient hinterland
irrespective of their size and dead weight, without being restricted
transport, etc. With our extensive network in and outside the
by tides or locks. For efficient hinterland transport throughout the
port, we are always pleased to help you further along your way.
European market, the Port of Rotterdam Authority actively
encourages the use of environmentally-friendly modes of transport.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
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PROCESSING
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
The aim of the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to enhance
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the port of Rotterdam’s competitive position as a logistics hub
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and world-class industrial complex. Not only in terms of size,
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but also quality. The core tasks of the Port Authority are to develop,
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manage and run the port in a sustainable way and to maintain
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a speedy and safe service for shipping.
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