Reefer containers
The port of Rotterdam is the main European port for the import and export of refrigerated and frozen cargo in reefer containers. We are committed to investing in infrastructure and technology to meet the growing demand for temperature-controlled goods. Our port offers excellent handling and services for reefer containers and is working on innovative solutions to further increase transport efficiency and sustainability. The port of Rotterdam is hereby a future-proof choice for all manner of temperature-controlled cargo.
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Extensive reefer container facilities
The port of Rotterdam offers every facility and service required for the transport of fresh products in reefer containers. The container terminals in Rotterdam have a total of 18,500 reefer connections. That is more than anywhere else in the world. What’s more, the port of Rotterdam has excellent connections, both with the main producing countries overseas and with a European market of over 500 million consumers.
Fast handling of reefers for maximum freshness
The port of Rotterdam excels in terms of the swift and reliable handling of reefer containers, enabling fresh products to reach the supermarket or the consumer’s plate even faster. Rotterdam is in a strategic position as the first port of call in Europe for many intercontinental liner services. The port is favourably located in relation to the Westland and Barendrecht Greenports and has excellent intermodal connections with other Greenport areas, such as Venlo.
Big in vegetables and fruit
The port of Rotterdam is the European hub for fresh products. Ongoing innovation and collaboration within the Dutch market and trade enable the Netherlands to maintain its position as one of the world’s largest fruit and vegetable exporters. The port of Rotterdam plays an essential role in facilitating that continued growth.
ROTTERDAM FOOD HUB
The perfect location for agrofood businesses to explore their ambition to grow. Rotterdam Food Hub makes an excellent addition to existing agrofood hotspots in the port of Rotterdam. It strengthens Rotterdam’s current position as Europe’s number one agrofood hub.
FLYING SWANS
As partner in the Flying Swans consortium, we share our logistics expertise with the industry in order to tap into new fruit and vegetable markets and further optimise cold chain logistics.
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