Cargo flows
Do you want to transport cargo in Europe? Amsterdam is big in the transhipment and processing of cargo, whether it concerns liquid or dry bulk, project cargo, RoRo, cocoa, non-ferrous metals, containers, or off-shore. You have come to the right place for your cargo.
Amsterdam as a European logistics hub
Amsterdam is the fourth largest port in Western Europe. The Amsterdam port region has an annual cargo transhipment of over 100 million tonnes. Its central location in Europe makes the port easily accessible by water, rail, and road.
This region also specialises in cargo processing. Is Amsterdam your port of choice? Then you can really add value to your cargo.
Why choose Amsterdam
The port of Amsterdam offers you:
- Storage and transhipment of all types of cargo
- Cargo handling in the region
- Tailor-made solutions
- Multimodal connections to Europe
- Specialized (all weather) terminals and companies
- All facilities within reach
- 24/7 tidal independent port with the largest new sea lock in the world
- Our ambition is a sustainable port
Cargo flows in the Amsterdam port region
Liquid bulk
As the largest petrol port in the world, Amsterdam is a leading player in the oil market. We also like to work with you on renewable energy, such as biofuels, biochemicals, and hydrogen.
Dry bulk
The Amsterdam port area is a leading player in dry bulk. Our specialised terminals take care of the shipping, storage, and transport of all types of dry bulk for you.
Project cargo
For general cargo and project cargo, we serve all your diverse cargo needs with specialised terminals. For example, we have four terminals for all weather conditions and several heavy-lift cranes.
RoRo
Cars, trucks, or heavy machinery? The Amsterdam port area is an excellent location for roll-on roll-off logistics and the storage and transhipment of motor vehicles. With complete, ready-made logistics.
Cocoa
The port of Amsterdam is the largest harbour in the world when it comes to the import of cocoa beans. All necessary facilities for transhipment and production are available in the Amsterdam region.
Non-ferrous metals
Our Amsterdam terminals and warehouse companies are excellent locations for the storage, transhipment, and transit of non-ferrous metal packages.
Containers
With specialized terminals, we serve all your diverse cargo needs. For example, we have four terminals for all weather conditions and several heavy-lift cranes with a lifting capacity of 1,400 tonnes.
Offshore
Due to its favourable location, space, expertise, and infrastructure, the port region is the ideal location for offshore activities such as wind, oil & gas, and repair and decommissioning.
Our achievements in 2019
View also: Annual report 2019
Direct contact with our expert
Do you have a question about cargo flows? Please get in touch with me.
Head Energy & Circular Industry
roon.van.maanen@portofamsterdam.com
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