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 throughput 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. Do you opt for Amsterdam? 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
- A sustainable port as an ambition
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, turnkey logistics.
Cocoa
The port of Amsterdam is the largest harbour in the world for the import of cocoa beans. All transshipment and production facilities 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 in the field of wind, oil & gas and repair and decommissioning.
Our achievements in 2019
View also: Annual report 2019
Latest updates
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Blades, towers, hubs: all kinds of wind turbine parts have recently been transported via the port of Amsterdam to the construction site of the Netherlands' largest shallow water windfarm: Windpark Fryslân. In October, the last turbine left the TMA Logistics terminal in the Amerikahaven. The windfarm - of 89 turbines in total - is now completely finished. Read more
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Eurotank Amsterdam (ETA, part of VTTI) is investing in the storage of biofuels. Read more
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Direct Ireland-Netherlands route realises advantages of border-free transit and new investments in container rail freight at both ends. Read more
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Samskip announced today that the company will start a new container service on the 25th of January, connecting the TMA Logistics terminal in the port of Amsterdam to the Irish port of Dublin. Read more
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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