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Welcome to the port of Rotterdam

28 June 2021
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We would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves. The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. We manage, operate and develop the Rotterdam port and industrial area and are responsible for ensuring safe and expedient shipping services. We are proud of our current port and are working hard with our partners to build the port of the future. Looking ahead, we aim to create an environmentally-friendly, inclusive and safe port.

And who are you? A captain, a shipper, a resident of Rotterdam, a tourist, a future colleague or media? Here you will find everything you need to know about the port: from business services to interesting jobs, press releases and news, to information about harbour tours.

ANNUAL FIGURES 2024

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam declined by 0.7% in 2024. Total throughput amounted to 435.8 million tonnes, compared to 438.8 million tonnes in the same period last year. The decline in throughput is mainly due to lower coal and crude oil throughput. Growth was recorded in the container segment.

'If the port of Rotterdam is doing well, Europe's economy is doing well'
Ursula von der Leyen, President European Commission

Discover the port

FROM THE rotterdam SKYLINE TO THE MAASVLAKTE: welcome ABOARD

Students working with drones

Working and learning

Seal in the port

To do in the port

Our port is evolving all the time

See, hear and read about all our activities.

Smart port

Continuously looking for ways of making the port smarter, more efficient and more sustainable.

Sustainable port

We are committed to ensuring that the port and its surrounding areas are safe, healthy and appealing.

Safe port

Safety is the number one priority in our port.

Accessible port

The Port Authority and its partners work together to ensure the port remains accessible.

Latest news

Vlnr: Ron Kuijpers van Broekman Logistics, Jacco van Holten van Den Hartogh Logistics en Joost Mooijweer van Neele-vat

Resilient chain vital for chemical sector

Photo from Botlek from the air
Sustainability

Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for swift implementation of Clean Industrial Deal

The APM Terminal seen from the air

First shovel into the ground for mega expansion APM Terminals MVII

Maasvlakte 2 vanuit de lucht gezien

Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam slightly decreased in 2024

Aerial photo of conversion park on Maasvlakte 2
Sustainability

Second Maasvlakte electrolyser announced